When I was a kid, I devoured every fantasy novel I could get my hands on, and that includes the Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. I found the books to be incredibly accessible and to hold up as an adult. Of course, Lewis wrote many more stories that have become part of our cultural lexicon, from The Screwtape Letters to the Space Trilogy and many more. Today, I wanted to dissect some writing tips from the prolific author. Let's dive in. Writing Tips from C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis has an uncanny ability to connect with people of all walks of life through his direct writing that had some noisy hooks. There are five lessons I think writers of any persuasion would benefit to learn from him. 1. Use Clear LanguageStrive for clarity above all else. Lewis was so precise on the page, there was never a question about what he was talking about or who he was talking to. The clarity with which he writes and speaks allowed his work to connect on multiple levels. 2. Prefer Plain, Direct WordsChoose simple, straightforward vocabulary. Look, we all have those big words we like to pull out from time to time, but if you want to connect with the masses, they shouldn't need a dictionary to understand what you're trying to tell them. 3. Use Concrete NounsThis is one of those things I often forget when I'm writing a first draft of a script, and one that only comes with polishing....
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