-Graphiks Better Writer TUT-

[Graphik]

ok. So due to recent events with conversations and heated debates on wat is considered good writing, i have decided to dedicate some time to make this Walkthrought for Good Writers. Ima mostly directing this TUT for Forum Members, but it can relate to the industry as well.


::Some rules to go by first and foremost::

1- Do not get into writing with the idea that you are going to be a GOD to the rap community. I understand that everyone into hip-hop and writing wants to be The Best. However, i find that respect comes with your talent. If you write good lyrics and make good music..that respect will come.

2- There is a HUGE difference between "constructive critism" and "hating". Hating tends to be REAL obvious, comments will arise that offer no help to You-The Writer. comments like "Man this Sucks" or "Your garbage". Sometimes its even hidden like "For real, i know you doing ya thang, but this was really weak." Hate comments can also come from Beef with a crew or another artist. Constructive critism will point out a writers weaknesses and how to improve those weakness's, along with pointin out strengths that will show the writer wat he/she did good.

3- Have a professional head about you. Everyone can goof off every now and then, but u have to be able to know the time and place for it. I've seen members sign up with names like "Chili Cheese Fries" and expect to be taken serious. I understand that some people feel like its funny to have a name like that and just OWN ppl cuz they may be underestimated. And thus i restate- Have a professional head about you. If your good, your good.

::Tricks of the Trade-Guide to Good Writing::

Ive seen the Doe Memba has a Battle TUT up..this is more so for ppl who do text drops, but some elements are the same.


--Metaphors--

I am purposely starting with this element. I am sure that all of us know what a metaphor is but the definition stands as:

met·a·phor Audio Help /ˈmɛtəˌfɔr, -fər/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[met-uh-fawr, -fer] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun-

1. a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.” Compare mixed metaphor, simile (def. 1).
2. something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; symbol.

How does this relate to your writing? simple.

Without Metaphor:

Im sick wen i spit cuz every bar hits//

With Metaphor:

Im sick, lines form Nauseous Spills, bars hittin-labelled 'Cautious-ILL' //

Not worded the best we will get to that. but u get the idea. why one bar sounds better. Heres another:

Without Metaphor:

My baby girl just left me, im all alone//

With Metaphor:

Staring at a Ghost as i Talk with my Heart//

more complex. The staring at a ghost allows the reader to know that the writer is alone..

Metaphors are a great way to make your writing more creative. YES CREATIVE!! i know alot of you were having trouble understand what we meant by saying "Get more Creative"...USE METAPHORS!

moving on...

---Wording---

Ok a second major issue with writing....How do i word my lines? and why is it important? well its important because it not only helps form a solid structure and helps improve flow by allowing the reader to easily read through wat your wrote..but it can be the difference between a good concept/and a bad one. Lets take that previous bar and improve it.

Poor Wording:

Im sick, lines form Nauseous Spills, bars hittin-labelled 'Cautious-ILL' //

Improved Wording:

Lines form Nauseous Spills. Believe im labelled "Cautious-ILL'//

I took out the words "IM SICK" because its not needed. It is being said in stating that your lines form "Nauseous Spills". I also removed the words "Bars Hitting" because really it was bring down the concept of the bar. A good rule to note is that ...there are sentences and there are bars. A reader should not be saying a mouthful in reading a line. Example:

Sentence:

Im that Sick wen i Spit and Every bar Hits, Im that Legit//

You see how that is so much to say...good wording eliminates unneccessary words and lets you get right to the point.

Bar:

Im sick wen i spit cuz every bar hits//

Right to the point. I used the example in the metaphor one because it best showed how to get right to the point.
just remember to incorporate everything wen u write.

Vocabulary:

Very important. Kinda goes with my rule to keep a professional head. Ppl take you more serious as a writer wen you show intelligence. and improved vocab can do that. this is simple to show, Example:

Weak Vocab:

Fire, Love, Hit, Cop(steal), text, and shine.

Better Vocab:

Blaze, Adore, Smash, Jack, verse , Radiate.

High Vocab:

Scorch, Admiration, Disintegrate, Scripture/passage, Illuminate.

I use Dictionary.com alot.

Rhyme Scheme:

Coming with good vocab and good wording, comes a chance to get a good rhyme scheme goin. A Rhyme scheme is your ..well..rhyming of ya lines. Im goin to into Multis and flow while im touching on this subject. Multis are the use of more then one syllable to rhyme and with good wording, good rhyme scheme and a nice use of multis..help get you a good flow.

Bad Example:

I can Hit with my Text, im the best..
try me and you'll reach Death, quick to Rest//

Wow this needs MAD work...so lets fix it up. First we notice that Hit with my Text..only rhymes text/Best/Death/and Rest. One syllable rhyme scheme...but it started off with Hit with my Text. So to get more syllables to rhymes do this...

I can Hit with my Text, Bitch im the Best..
Try me? ill Fix up ya Death and leave ya Quick to see Rest//

ok not bad, doin better, improved the flow a lil..now its jus going back and helping the vocab.

I can Disintegrate Ya Passages. Dont Instigate this Savage Kid..
Try Me? Ill Fix ya wit the Grass n Shit cuz believe my Wraith'll RIP//

Now that is much better.



Ok so ya..u get the general principals..so now wen someone to improve on something and u dont know wat they mean...u can refer to this..and you can also hit up Doe Membas TUT.

[DiReCt HiT]

Chili Cheese Fries"[/b]

:lol: i remember that kid i lost to him.....


neways this was a good tut manyou used examples which is helpful i see what you mean about rhyme scheme thanks

[J.VeNoM]

good stuff i should make tutorials lol..

[I.D]

im tryin to find out what my style is could some one help me

[rapmanual]

good tut.

[Jim Glockz]

seems like yesterday i wrote this ish...kinda fun to find old posts.

[Anonymous 1]

Is this the same graphik from HHR...?

Good tut