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July 6, 2005
C.S. Lewis on Writing
Posted by Ken Erickson | Filed under: Creativity
Whether it be through words, images, or sounds, the wise words of C.S. Lewis apply to all. When asked in a child's letter how to write, this is how Lewis responded:
"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?'"
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