To save time and energy in
completing your novel, you need to make sure that your writing style
will not need further editing. There are things that writers should
consider when working on the narrative.
Using “There”
or “It” will save you from making alterations.
It is always much
better construct your sentences in the active voice.
Do not sound redundant
by repeating information to your readers over and over again in your
novel.
Easy to understand
phrases, clichés and words should be used because they are more meaningful
to readers, unless you have your own good reason for doing so.
Express your thoughts
using the right number of words. Do not be too abrupt nor should you
be overtly excessive that you become redundant when narrating.
Always make sure
that you write with correct grammars, spellings of words and punctuations.
Use the right tone
that is suitable for the characters and events in the story that you
are telling.
The narrator should
not intrude in the story by putting in unnecessary jokes and your own
opinions.
The dialogues should
be punctuated properly to avoid confusing and distracting the readers.
The story should
be realistic to the readers so it is important to consider the manner
of speech of the characters.
Every information,
idea or speech written down in the story should be written down for
a reason. They should contribute to the development of the story as
a whole.
It is ideal to
designate the characters with their own distinct diction, rhythm and
mannerism so that it would not be necessary to repetitively introduce
the characters as they “speak.”
