The April event over at Creative Writing is an attempt to define the concept of “Powerful Writing” in thirty words or less. I naturally cannot turn down such an idea-sparking, word-churning challenge… So here goes my twenty-six word entry:
“Words combining perfectly, letters and energy melding into flawless art. The passion of the creator defines powerful writing; the impact immediate, the beauty not easily forgotten.”
Anyone else care to share examples of, or their personal feelings on, powerful writings? If you craft a response, don’t hesitate to leave it here, but be sure to send the entry to joanna@confidentwriting.com as well. Thirty words or less, and it’s great inspiration.
April 24, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Wow, you’ve packed so much into this definition, thank you. The importance of the words, meaning (and beauty) is one that is emerging from a number of people – it wasn’t one I was expecting, but it makes a lot of sense.
Thanks for joining in again
Joanna
April 24, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Joanna,
Thanks for providing the opportunity — I can be quite verbose, so packing that much feeling into a few lines did not come to me easy.
I’m happy to see so many other people participating, and love the fact that you’re seeing recurring themes — maybe that basic tenants of powerful writing do exist and are easier to describe than one might initially suspect.