There aren’t many words that begin with ‘X’ that work. So, go with me here. A XYLOPHONE produces different sounds depending on the parts hit. So should it be with writing. Know how to hit high notes, low notes, and everything in between. Xylophones allow you to improvise, so try out different writing styles. Improve your technique by testing different genres. See what you can do to make your writing more surprising and impressive.

For readers, let the notes of the xylophone be all of the parts of writing you love most. One note could be considered the characters you can’t live without, while another note can be the setting of the writing, and another can be how the plot plays out. Another can be the twists and turns the author instills into the writing, and so on and so forth. When reading, considering all the different aspects that make the writing shine will help expand your reading repertoire and make you love the writing all the more!