Sparkle and Shine

It may not be right for all occasions but sometimes you need that outfit that truly outshines the rest. Your typical awesome pair of heels and great fitted jeans just won't cut it. Maybe your going to a huge event and an outfit that sparkles and shines is the only thing that can separate you from the mundane dress of everyone else.

Often times in writing a more standard way of writing is necessary. Putting in the time to really make your work sparkle and pop would not be worth it because of the audience. But sometimes, on that special occasion the extra effort will be largely noticed and truly pay off. When looking for something to draw extra excitement and attention to your writing consider thinking outside the box. Allow your first draft to be one that focuses on structure and clarity but once that's established look for how you can change it up, make it unique without losing its meaning.

David Sedaris, author of Me Talk Pretty One Day does an phenomenal job bringing his work to life and giving it that extra exciting appeal. You can see from the title alone that his writing pops, his writing stands out on a bookshelf lined with a 100 books. His quick, witty, and well-written book is full of awesome quotes. In this one he comments on typical tourist attire, "Comfort has its place, but its seems rude to visit another country dressed as if you've come to mow its lawns."

So whether you're dressing or writing, strive for pieces and words that will make your work sparkle and shine.