More rhythm in writing
Rhythm in writing can be as pleasing to the ear as lyrics set to music. We established this in the first blog on rhythmic writing and mentioned that we can adopt the techniques of fiction writers who are often adept at creating a lilting cadence within their pages.
In this blog, we will discuss techniques to craft sentences that seem to sing. While no set formula exists for creating rhythmic writing, the guidelines that follow can help advance your skills.
Longer sentences, shorter sentences—and everything in-between. Michele Pariza in “Three Tips to Improve Your Writing Rhythm” points out that in music, a steady beat is usually an admirable quality. In writing, however, it’s a deadly obstacle that slows the reader with jerky copy.
Writing that features a distinct rhythm often includes a combination of long, short and medium length sentences that establish a tempo that encourages the audience to keep on reading. While you may employ short sentences for emphasis, you will probably want to vary sentence length and avoid sentences that become too long and boring.
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