I have been researching writing lately. I have considered it both stylistically and content-wise. In spite of the fact that I’m not the greatest writer (we all try), I am going to share some of the really neat and helpful things I have found.
Tonight, I will begin with a quote from C.S. Lewis; I think it is a proper place to start when considering writing:

In writing, don’t use adjectives which merely tell us how you want us to feel about the things you are describing. I mean, instead of telling us the thing is ‘terrible,’ describe it so that we’ll be terrified. Don’t say it was ‘delightful’; make us say ‘delightful’ when we’ve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers, ‘Please, will you do my job for me?

Point One: Tell a story when you describe things.
Look for part two later this week….