Question

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu. Hector asks for tips on improving his writing. Based on what you've learned about good writing, what advice would best help him? He could and .

Answer 1

Hopefully this will help!

When writing a short story or novel, make sure to use quotations when a character speaks. It helps the story sound more professional. For example, using this method-

Tracy: Hey! Let's go to the park!

Will definitely not catch the readers attention. This is only appropriate when planning out a play script or similar.

When I first started writing, I never put punctuation inside my characters words either. So its beneficial to add the suitable punctuation inside the quotations.

Another aspect is starting out with a key beginning. Grab the readers attention with a fish hook. Start out by using detailed descriptions, or possibly hook their attention with a witty or unexpected remark by a character. For example,

"I had the worst nightmare last evening, I saw lapis blue sky's that one could drown in. Emerald green plants that flourished with fat,  juicy fruits. It was wonderful...till I awoke and entered reality then saw, that none of it was possible in my world..."