On Writing,
Do
you want to
improve your
opening
statements?
Do you want to
tell compelling
stories to your
jurors?
Would you like
to draft a
factual basis
that helps the
court rule in
your favor?
If so, add this
book to your
trial lawyer's
library.
Love him or hate
him, Stephen
King is a master
of storytelling.
His books have
sold millions of
copies.
His stories keep
readers up to
all hours of the
night, turning
page after page,
eager to reach
the end.
In this book, he
shares the
secrets of his
craft.
There are numerous tips throughout that you can apply to the courtroom. One of the easiest tips to use will help you eliminate clutter in your writing. He recommends eliminating as many adverbs from your writing as possible. There's no need to say, "He cruelly said..." or "She happily said..." Let the dialogue tell the story. Let your readers (jurors) glean the story from the dialogue and the surrounding actions. Don't tell them what they should think - let them reach their own conclusion as to what the characters (witnesses/parties) were thinking or feeling. To apply this tip to the courtroom, start by re-reading your opening statement draft. When you encounter adverbs, pull out your red marker and strike the offending words from the page. You'll tighten your language and tell more compelling stories. Don't let On Writing collect dust on your trial lawyer's bookshelf. Once a year, pick it up and re-read a few sections. Even better, listen to the audio version, narrated by King himself. You'll remind yourself of what good writing should look (and sound) like. Your opening statements may not become bestsellers, but if you can help the jury like your story, you'll probably like their verdict.
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