As I'm editing, and also as I'm getting feedback from others, I've noticed three words that getting rid of significantly improves my writing. Here they are.
3 Easy Edit-Outs
Yosemite National Park, California, USA
A peaceful view. I am so grateful that people had to foresight to preserve these wonderful places so that I have the chance to see them.
Glasgow, Scotland
An exhibit on expression.Â
Barcelona, Spain
Christmastime in Spain.Â
Ben Nevis, Scotland
Always green. The wind feels like an embrace. The air is clear and unpolluted. A simple path leads the way for anyone traveling through.Â
North Dakota, USA
Herds of bison roam the protected lands left for them. Without intervention, they'd be gone. Of all the rolling hills I've seen, North Dakota had a different feeling, a different peace, a different texture than the rest of the world. I love experiencing what small corners of this world has to offer.Â
4 Things To Avoid When You’re Trying To Focus
Every writer knows that as soon as you sit down to write, focus tries to allude you. Some days it's easier than others to hang onto, but here are four things I avoid when I write.Â
Why Should I Believe In Myself?
Writing is similar to exercising. Your mental strength and stubbornness is more important than your physical capability. What you believe you can do dictates what you'll accomplish.Â
Marseille, France
Sunset over the harbor. History seamlessly blended with the moment, a theme through the city. If I spoke french, my soul would long to live here.Â
Preparedness = SUCCESS!
I went to university in Scotland, and over there they do classes differently. Preparedness is valued, and if you aren't prepared, you receive judgmental glares from a disappointed lecturer who then marks down your paper. Uni exhausted me, but I did learn my lesson.
Jules Conrad 