Make Your Writing Flow | Ideas: Cohesion, Coherence, and Organization

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Writing with Andrew

Writing with Andrew

Күн бұрын

People always say they want their writing to flow, but what does "flow" even mean? In this video, we talk about three ways that you can make your meaning flow in your writing, making it easier for your readers to understand your thoughts.
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Understanding Flow
3:32 Cohesion
8:07 Coherence
12:33 Organization
14:32 Review and Conclusion

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@aritraadhikary8538
@aritraadhikary8538 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder why this wonderful channel and this wonderful video has so less subscribers, likes and views. Nevertheless, I take it on my part to promote the channel and the video. Furthermore, I would like to congratulate and confer my best wishes to Mr. Andrew for this woonful lesson. I am currently in my tenth grade and just tommorow is my boards exam. "Flow" is a new assessment criterion this year and i was really puzzled with it. However, I feel that watching this video and a few more similar ones has improved my writing in seconds. Please consider this comment also as a piece of writing and feel free to judge it. Thank you a lot..
@teamsatya-aall-in-onechann8021
@teamsatya-aall-in-onechann8021 2 жыл бұрын
Which country are you from? I am not an expert but your writing seems modest..
@teamsatya-aall-in-onechann8021
@teamsatya-aall-in-onechann8021 2 жыл бұрын
And this man is also great
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words (and nice use of transition words too)! Good luck on your exam!
@aanchaljangir9890
@aanchaljangir9890 9 ай бұрын
I'm a creative writer and have tried to find the answer to the mysteries of 'flow'. I can't be more grateful to have found this video. The explanations and suggestions make so much sense. No wishy washy ways but concrete actionable tips. I'm hoping on the next videos on flow now. This will help me so much. Thank you!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear it--thanks!
@richardglady3009
@richardglady3009 Ай бұрын
Thank you. Good lecture. I really should have taken more English classes in college and experimented with a Creative Writing class. I came to writing long after college. The quality of your videos are one reason why I like them so much. I just started my Poetry Sketchbook…a few lines already.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Ай бұрын
Thanks a bunch--happy sketching! 😁
@chadken6005
@chadken6005 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to know that your videos help me a lot in writing. Thank you.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy to hear that--thanks for letting me know!
@destinyzroom
@destinyzroom 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew. As a struggling student with lots to write, your video was super clarifying. After having watched your video, I realized that I probably flipped like all the information from primary ed writing classes I’ve had. Like I thought I was told that “sentences shouldn’t be longer than 23 words” or “never start with but, and, for…”. But I’ve read SO many scholarly and media publications where most of the “rules” were not strict. I have added this video to my a limited “writing” beliefs document where I keep all my childhood writing rules next to the myriad of exceptions.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks--I'm really happy to hear it was helpful! I'm convinced a lot of the "rules" we learn in school are just designed to make grading easier, which is too bad because those rules can prevent us from having fun and feeling successful when we write. Good luck with all the writing--you've got this!
@prashantmishra1994
@prashantmishra1994 5 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew! Your lesson is simply amazing because points,you mention,are essential to achieving the flow of writing. Thanks & regards.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@KamranKhan-zg8ll
@KamranKhan-zg8ll 8 ай бұрын
This is an excellent video! Thank you!
@allaboutknowledge6069
@allaboutknowledge6069 2 жыл бұрын
This video helps me a lot. This 15 minute's are trillions time better then spending 2 hour daily on boring classes. I'm from Pakistan and I'm in love with you'r teaching skills. Morever few of my friend also love you're videos because you're videos are easy and simple to understand. I hope you make more videos like this masterpiece. Regards Moiz Khan
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much--I'm really happy to hear that you and your friends are enjoying the videos! There are more good things on the way, but let me know if there's something you'd like me to talk about too
@cybergaze9219
@cybergaze9219 2 жыл бұрын
You know in school, I suck at writiing. But Channels like this make me a writer better than my teachers. And many thanks to the Creator of this channel too.
@bakhtawarishaq2933
@bakhtawarishaq2933 Жыл бұрын
My God! I regret not discovering your channel alot earlier. This is the first video I am watching from this channel and I have no words to admire it enough! LoTs of Love from Pakistan!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
You're too kind! I'm delighted to hear that you're enjoying it--thanks for watching!
@nikomax772
@nikomax772 9 ай бұрын
Thank you, dear Andrew. Your explanation of flow is the best I have ever heard. 👍
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 9 ай бұрын
You're welcome--thanks a bunch!
@carolsully1093
@carolsully1093 3 ай бұрын
You are the best! Thank you so much.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 3 ай бұрын
Thank *you* so much!
@CrossTrainedMind
@CrossTrainedMind 7 ай бұрын
I only recently found your channel, but it makes me want to write more. Ireally appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. I wish you would write a book on writing and then record the audio book for it. Or sell a complete and comprehensive video course.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 7 ай бұрын
Thanks--I'm really happy to hear it makes you want to write more! And I appreciate the suggestions: I would love to write a book, too, but that's stuck on the "someday" list for now 😅 I'll keep it in mind, though!
@jonahnolastnameneeded3130
@jonahnolastnameneeded3130 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff👍this is the first time I’m hearing this kind of advice
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks--glad it's helpful!
@AB-gv5xo
@AB-gv5xo 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-gz2kk7gw2t
@user-gz2kk7gw2t 7 ай бұрын
This has helped me so much for my writing competition! Thank you!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 7 ай бұрын
That's awesome--go get 'em!
@jacobeisen4643
@jacobeisen4643 Жыл бұрын
Great video; clear and the examples are not overwhelming Thank you
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
You're welcome--thanks to you for watching!
@jackaskhim21
@jackaskhim21 4 ай бұрын
I agree with you jacobeisen4643 - It was a great video! The examples were clear and I was not overwhelmed by them. I listened to them clearly and learned how to write complete sentences that flow.
@jackaskhim21
@jackaskhim21 4 ай бұрын
Thanks You are both brilliant and beautiful
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much--I really appreciate it! All the best!
@linavonsaviciute1483
@linavonsaviciute1483 2 жыл бұрын
Love the style of your videos. And they're very helpful!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much--I'm glad to hear it!
@linavonsaviciute1483
@linavonsaviciute1483 2 жыл бұрын
@@WritingwithAndrew I will surely continue to binge more of them. You are now my remote mentor for improving writing! Keep on producing if you have time and thanks!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
@@linavonsaviciute1483 I definitely will! Plus, if there are any topics you'd like me to cover in the future, let me know
@linavonsaviciute1483
@linavonsaviciute1483 2 жыл бұрын
@@WritingwithAndrew oh, if there’s a chance I will certainly give some ideas!
@lokisingh9944
@lokisingh9944 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video :)
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
You're welcome--thanks for watching!
@efraimriokarno4329
@efraimriokarno4329 7 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 7 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@sediye
@sediye Жыл бұрын
Attractive man with attractive thoughts, your voice is so soothing Andrew.
@andrewraappana320
@andrewraappana320 9 ай бұрын
This channel is criminally under-subscribed/rated. I'm glad to see you're gaining traction recently! Keep up the good work Andrew!
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot--I will!
@andrewraappana320
@andrewraappana320 8 ай бұрын
(Upon revisiting this video again) I'm going to get "cohesion, coherence, and organization" tattooed on my body. Also, (if you have the time and see this comment) are there any books you'd recommend that go over semantic cohesion/cohorence/organization? Lastly, do you have a patreon/kofi? Thanks! @@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 8 ай бұрын
As far as books go, Joseph Williams' book Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace does a pretty job of covering these topics. It's one of the classic textbooks, so it shouldn't be too hard to pick up an inexpensive copy somewhere. On the topic of Patreon, etc., I don't...at least not yet (KZfaq has been sending me emails lately to start, though, so maybe sooner than later)
@ameliacheung9764
@ameliacheung9764 2 жыл бұрын
Have just discovered your channel and found your videos helpful and interesting! I am writing my master thesis (in art history), and now I am on the stage of editing and re-writing previous drafts. But I would say it’s quite a frustrating process. Is there any tips you can share with us or do you have videos related to this stage? Thanks! Best, Man Lai from Hong Kong SAR
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Revision can be challenging. If you have the time, I always find it helpful to leave my drafts alone for a few days or weeks and then work on revision: that way, I can sort of reset my perspective and see what to change more easily. But I also have a video with some revision tips, too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/brSGpKZyp6m7k2g.html Good luck with your thesis!
@AbdulRahman-ir5zn
@AbdulRahman-ir5zn 4 ай бұрын
Could you please pin the follow up videos you made about coherent sentences? Most of us in Indian universities are never taught how to write. Content like yours is hence so special to folks like me. Love and thanks from India ❤
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 4 ай бұрын
Thanks a bunch--that means a lot! For now, all the videos I've done on the topic are in the writing flow playlist, but you may find some other related ideas on other playlists on the channel
@soterbizimana6855
@soterbizimana6855 3 жыл бұрын
💯🙏🏾🙏🏾
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mehulrajgor6441
@mehulrajgor6441 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really confused I have lots of idea I want to write a book but my writing skills are bad I want a mentor who can guide me, what should I do?
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 3 жыл бұрын
Just start writing--practicing is the best way to learn! I have also learned a lot from reading the work of authors I admire, so find your favorite books and learn from what they do. And feel free to ask questions here in the comments, too
@mehulrajgor6441
@mehulrajgor6441 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou ❤️
@ArkhangelMos
@ArkhangelMos 2 жыл бұрын
Is the skull named Yorik?
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Kaput!
@danagreen6518
@danagreen6518 3 ай бұрын
I have been seeking flow my writing in the context of how my classical music feels when I play it. I want my sentences to connect. This is a timely topic. I am working on my re writes and editing. Do you teach online. I have numerous short stories drafted from 800 to 6,000 words needing the flow and editing to be finished stories. No for sale. For my own book of short stories.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@patilumed4208
@patilumed4208 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir, I am a student of post graduation in UK. And I got first assignment essay to write on global business strategy subject. I am very very confuse to start work on it, as I tried to understand topic and find materials but my all efforts were useless. Could you please guide me for how to approach on specific question of essay and how to research startigically for the topic content ? I read books and example essays but didn't understand the system also I'm in fear that how to complete this task within deadline. Please help me and share your knowledge to me
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
Hi--if you haven't already, check out the academic writing playlist on this channel: I've covered a lot of different aspects of the writing process. If there things you're curious about that I haven't talked about yet, don't hesitate to let me know!
@timmellis5038
@timmellis5038 11 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew, do you know of any poets who are as easy to read as Bukowski? They don't have to write about the things Bukowski wrote about but should be as easy to understand. Thanks.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 11 ай бұрын
A couple of my favorite contemporary poets are Ted Kooser and Kay Ryan: their work is generally pretty accessible, and I keep coming back to them
@liamschmidt2612
@liamschmidt2612 Жыл бұрын
This video has really helped my writing, so thank you for making it. The video is great, but there is a small improvement I can suggest. The combination of the alerting tone+pop up graphic from the skull distracts from what you are saying, so I found myself rewinding frequently when they occurred. I’m not suggesting you get rid of the jokes, but your video would be easier to watch and listen to if the jokes came during pauses in your speaking. I want to reiterate that the videos I’ve seen from you are great
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback--I've been experimenting with other ways of handling it in more recent videos that I hope are more effective. Either way, I'm glad I can keep the jokes--and I do appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching!
@WaiYan-sp5zb
@WaiYan-sp5zb Жыл бұрын
thank goodness I found this video, because I've spent the last 30 minutes googling how flow and coherence relate to each other. Ironically, everything I found did not flow. This do be flowy though
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I'm glad it was helpful. It's too bad the other things weren't too flowy, but I'm glad that current led you here!
@livelovelaugh0000
@livelovelaugh0000 5 ай бұрын
Still struggling.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 5 ай бұрын
It can be a struggle--but keep at it! Good things come with practice
@curtisnd2239
@curtisnd2239 10 ай бұрын
I find the description of the tree as being full of cackling birds to be jarringly inaccurate. Tanagers chirp; oriels whistle; geese cackle. Geese are water birds and are not found in trees.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 10 ай бұрын
When I was in school, nonfiction writers occasionally joined our poetry workshops, and they had a habit of getting frustrated with our attitude toward language and fact. We once spent over a half hour discussing a poem about a speck of dust floating in the air as if it were too small to be affected by gravity. The poets took the line in stride, but one of the essayists insisted that gravity operates at every scale so the dust couldn't possibly have been unaffected by gravity. It seems they had forgotten we were reading about one poet's perception of a passing moment and not a dissertation on the physical laws of the cosmos.
@shotbylawal
@shotbylawal 2 ай бұрын
the pop up is so distracting but i got value from your teaching
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@blainemogil2254
@blainemogil2254 2 жыл бұрын
I so badly want to love this video and its lesson. Still, the New Agey background noises are so distracting that I cannot focus on the lesson you are offering. Don't get me wrong, I'm a hippie, so New Age isn't my concern, it's the noises themselves that, for me, only serve as a distraction to your message. If you could provide a video with only your voice, I'd be able to make it through, and then maybe I could really appreciate what you are trying to share.
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I've been experimenting with dialing back the music/sounds pretty significantly in newer videos (for what it's worth), but I'll see what I can do about getting "remastered" versions of these older ones out there sometime too
@blainemogil2254
@blainemogil2254 2 жыл бұрын
@@WritingwithAndrew A Remaster will be well worthwhile to my classes. I teach college English and though I've written a textbook, I'm lightyears behind on Video :-) Your videos will quickly become among the best I seen (with the light audio tweaks) and I look forward to using the remasters for my scholars - be well
@WritingwithAndrew
@WritingwithAndrew 2 жыл бұрын
@@blainemogil2254 I appreciate that! I probably gotta get through a dissertation first, but then I'll look into it. Putting it on the list!
@blainemogil2254
@blainemogil2254 2 жыл бұрын
@@WritingwithAndrew Good luck on the Dissertation!
@murtazarasool6395
@murtazarasool6395 2 жыл бұрын
Lost the interest of this video beyond 6 min of duration, for, it becomes tedious and cluttered.
@robertsantana3261
@robertsantana3261 Жыл бұрын
Please: more examples and less talking head verbiage. ❤
@redoktopus3047
@redoktopus3047 9 ай бұрын
you should grow your hair out into a pony tail
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