Hemingway's Five Writing Tips That Could Make You Good Writer

There is no doubt that Ernest Hemingway was one of the greatest American fiction writers of the 20th century. He was born in Illinois in 1899 and died in 1961, he was a novelist, short story writer and a renowned journalist.

According to D L Huges Hemingway was a powerful and original writer and anyone who puts words on paper can benefit from learning about his writing style. He was such an excellent writer that it is easy to get lost in his stories and forget to look at their construction.

 Hemingway is best known for The Sun Also Rises, Old Man and the Sea, For whom the Bells Toll and Farewell to Arms, he got Pulitzer Prize in 1953 and Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.

The writing tips given by Hemingway apply to all sorts of writings, whether fiction or non-fiction. Huges describes Hemingway's style as: "Hemingway was known for his sparse, dynamic writing style. He learned that style at his first job as a reporter for the Kansas City Star".

Following are the tips Hemingway wrote for all those who want to be writers:

i) Use short sentences

II) Use short first paragraphs

iii) Use vigorous English (language)

iv) Write, polish, edit, rewrite and rewrite again

v) Be positive during writing (the best writing is positive even when discussing negative things).