I’ve had this blog entry bookmarked for some time now, with the intention of writing something similar myself. Having read it again, there is really nothing I could add to this excellent advice from writer Sean Platt. Like a good writer should, he’s absolutely nailed it.
While the intended audience may have been short story writers or novelists, the advice is relevant to anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of their writing – be it for publication, pleasure or when pitching for work.