
Intuit, the word, can also be short for intuition. One definition says intuition is the act where the mind perceives the agreement or disagreement of two ideas. A more common definition is it means understanding without apparent effort.

Along these lines comes the infamous “round tuit”. (pronounced ’round too-it) These little jewels are found in living rooms, kitchens, offices, bedrooms—pretty much wherever people hang out. Ever notice how people give you round tuits when you ask them to do something? Sooner or later, everyone gets a round tuit.

Although everything I’ve said applies to daily life, it is especially true for writers. After researching their topics, authors must use their intuition to lead their characters into mayhem and back. Experience has proven that it’s easier to create chaos than to restore order and create an ending with its characters intact. Of course, sometimes characters must die. Just ask Leonardo Dicaprio about that. As best I recall, The Aviator was his last movie where his character survived. Apparently, his roles are to die for.

Some of the best word play is found in skits. Everyone over forty surely remembers Abbot and
Costello’s Who’s on First skit. Saturday Night Live followed suit with numerous word play skits involving world leaders where their names are substituted for dialogue. It’s fun to involve word play, but not all audiences appreciate it.
The key to successful writing is making sure your content is suitable for wide audiences. Unless they are cute gift books, stories full of word play may not get published. So, authors, remember that if you’re struggling with words and you’re not that intuit, or you can’t seem to get a round tuit, then listen to your intuition and take a break from it.
’Nuff said.

The key to successful writing is making sure your content is suitable for wide audiences. Unless they are cute gift books, stories full of word play may not get published. So, authors, remember that if you’re struggling with words and you’re not that intuit, or you can’t seem to get a round tuit, then listen to your intuition and take a break from it.
’Nuff said.

2 comments:
Loved your post, Mark!
I've been meaning to write the Great American Novel but I've never gotten round tuit.
Thanks, Jean. I figured a lot of people could relate to this, but apparently they never got their round tuits either:) But don't give up on that Great American Novel. There's still plenty of time and we're all eagerly awaiting it.
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