Writers of all stripes have different ways of approaching a piece of work. Some prefer to plan and outline every possible ending. Others prefer to throw ideas at the wall and see what sticks. And still, others prefer to work methodically, breaking a project into small, manageable steps until it’s complete. Dr. Seuss was a master of many writing styles. To achieve the unique tone of his stories, he customized his process for each project. Here’s how he made his books so unique and memorable.

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The Oddest Writing Method

This process is what got Dr. Seuss so much attention. He didn’t write down his ideas until they were bubbling up like lava. Then he’d put pen to paper and write a full draft until he had filled a pad with scribbles and blots. He’d then read what he’d written and stuff it into garbage cans. This forced him to rewrite and edit as he went. He’d then go through the garbage cans and pull out what he had written, using it as a jumping-off point for the next draft. This method forced Dr. Seuss to be open to rewriting and editing his work as he went. He didn’t get bogged down in details, he just kept writing until he had a rough draft. From there, he’d start rewriting and editing until he had a finished draft that he was happy with.

Dr. Seuss’ Writing Style

Dr. Seuss often used puns and pop culture references in his stories. Some examples are the All-One-Foods in “The Foot Book,” the famous Thing 1 and Thing 2 in “Green Eggs and Ham,” and the characters in “The Lorax” wearing a trash can on their heads. These references made Dr. Seuss’ writing unique, but they also made it harder for families to follow what he was talking about. Most children could understand the play on words, but some adults might have had a hard time figuring out what the Dr. was talking about.

How He Created His Unique Tone

Undoubtedly, Dr. Seuss’ unique tone came from the fact that he was a first-person author. He didn’t let outside influences get into the way of writing the stories he wanted to tell. This allowed him to stay true to his vision, no matter how outlandish they were. Dr. Seuss also set a great example for children. He never hesitated to put his name behind something, no matter how crazy it might sound.

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