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Mastering “Silence in Writing” to Increase Reader's Interest
Silence in writing is a way of transmitting thoughts or ideas that can’t be transmitted with words
Silence in writing is something that I’ve learned recently—quiet, awesome.
And I'm glad to share it with you.
However, what did you think silence in writing is?
Well, silence in writing is a way of proffering spaces in a story, article, or any form of narrative for the audience to have a reflection on an idea, perspectives, or what occurs as expressed in a narrative.
In other words, Silence in writing isn't just an absence of noises, dialogue, senses, cacophony, or action, but a way of transmitting thoughts or ideas that can't be transmitted with words.
More or less, this is a technique used by writers. Especially fiction writers, they use this technique a lot; this involves utilizing unsaid words, pauses, creating tension, conveying emotions implicitly, or provoking your thoughts.
Ways to Master The Act of Silence in Writing
You can master the act of silence in writing by:
- Employing minimalism
- Strategically using white space
- Hint and not telling
- Leveraging the power of punctuation marks
- Sparingly using dialogue
- The invitation of audience interpretation
- Crafting ambiguity
Employing Minimalism
The idea of brevity and simplicity in writing can't be overemphasized—we preached that always. So to create a better reading experience, it's politic to employ a minimalistic writing form.
You should be able to use words that are essential to communicate the core message or idea, which enables your audience to fill in the blank with their imagination.
For example, especially when telling a story, instead of writing:
“She was genuinely disheartened by the news of his departure, ” write, “She stared at the empty couch. “
