Sentence-level writing techniques
You have a great concept, a killer plot, and maybe even a swoonworthy romance; in order to keep your reader engaged in the story, you’ll want to think about how you actually tell the story. In this section, we’ll go over some techniques you can use to improve your writing at the line and sentence level in order to keep your readers hooked.
Key language principles for writers
Reading is an intellectually demanding task. Even the most fun, gripping story demands a lot of effort from our brains in terms of translating words into images and emotions. This effort is called “cognitive load,” and it refers to how much working memory a task takes up. Even when it feels effortless, reading takes a lot of brain power. A distracted reader has less cognitive load available for reading, because their attention is split with other inputs.
Self-editing checklist
It can be challenging to edit your own work. Lots of writers find it helpful to use a list to check for common editorial issues. We've put together a list for Wattpad creators like you to follow when your draft is complete and you're ready to enter the editing stage.
