So, you're probably wondering why I named my blog what I did. The answer is simple: I want to teach you how to write like a ninja.
Now, you're probably wondering, "Why would I want to write like a ninja?" To which I would reply with another simple statement: Ninjas are swift, precise, to the point -- and, most importantly -- you never mess with a ninja. (Also, ninjas are super-cool!)
These are the reasons, you, you smart person, you, want to write like a ninja:
1.)Ninjas are fierce.
To write fiercely, you have to be fierce. You can't write half-assed and expect to be called great (let alone good -- or even mediocre). You have to mean it and own it -- just like a ninja.2) Ninjas are concise.
A ninja (aka "good writer") doesn't go on and on for six pages about the color of the sky. A ninja can paint a vibrant picture with just a few strokes of the brush (or, in your case, pen or keys). A ninja knows how to balance action and description to write prose so exquisitely executed it makes the angels cry, babies smile, and mayors give you a key to their city. A ninja is concise.3)Nobody corrects a ninja.
Remember how in school, your teacher would take out her read pen and strike through your page that was riddled with comma splices, because all you wanted to do was show her what a good comma-user you were? Well, when you write in The Real World (yes, capitol letters), the closest equivalent to English teachers are editors. If you are sending in work, hoping to be published by their publication, they won't take out their nifty red pen, hold your hand, and show you what you did wrong. They'll throw you beloved manuscript (aka "Baby") into the slush pile (aka "trash").
Now, you have a horrified look on you're face and you're saying, "I never want that to happen to me!" The good news is: it doesn't have to. Because nobody corrects a ninja. If you pay attention to what I say, you'll laugh in the face of red pens, secure in the knowledge that your use of commas is now appropriate -- and, better yet -- appreciated.4.) People who write like ninjas are often referred to as "good writers".
Precision, technique, practice and a strong command of your own written language is all you need to write like a ninja. You CAN do it.5.) Ninjas are super-cool.
You know they are.As you can see, I take a ridiculous and awesome (or ridiculously awesome) approach to teaching writing. Want to be like me? Be a ninja. Read your blog.
Unlike other writing teachers, I will never make you pay for my lessons. All you have to do is read my blog posts and, if you liked it and learned something, let me know and tell your friends.
It's time to make a difference in the world of writing.
About Me
I've been writing since I was four (that's almost 20 years!). I've been a professional writer and editor for the past four years. (Nice numerical symmetry, aye?) And now the time has come where I want to pay it forward.
I'm weird. I'm sarcastic. But I always mean well, and I hope we can be friends.
Also, I'm dyslexic. I've never let it stop me. Never let dyslexia stop you from being the writer you want to be. That said, sometimes I make mistakes I don't see, typos and the like. As my step-grandfather said (a dyslexic AND a professor at a university), "Keep me honest." If you see me make a writing mistake, tell me. It was probably the dyslexia and I'd like to fix it.
And if YOU have dyslexia, let me know. It's always nice to meet other people out there who don't let this disability stand in the way of their dreams.
Rules
The only rule here is that all original content is mine and mine alone. Never reproduce it. Linking is fine.
(Also, having your own opinions is fine but I can and will ban trolls.)
All that said, have fun and be a ninja!
