Overcome the mediocre vignette.
Read moreA Quick Guide to Adverbs
Avoid the trap of useless words.
Read moreQuick Tips for Commonly Confused Words
Figure out affect vs effect, lie vs lay, i.e. vs e.g., and more.
Read moreFind Your Voice through the Music of Writing
Turn words into melodies.
Read morePackaging the Meat of Your Message
Wrap your message in words that enhance its meaning.
Read moreAvoid Negating with Not
Write assertively and remain clear.
Read moreLiterary Tropes and Playing the Long Game
Why literary tropes matter (and why you should know the difference between synecdoche and syllepsis).
Read moreWriting Techniques that Sing: Creating Resonance with Words
Some words have more power than others. Learn how to connect with your audience and keep them coming back for more.
Read moreUse Strong Verbs and Nouns
Vitalize your writing with active sentences.
Read moreClean Up Your Language: Christians Are Often the Worst Offenders
Do your words draw people in or push them away? Watch out for these habits that can ostracize your audience.
Read moreThis and That: Using Demonstrative Pronouns
A quick tip to clarify your writing.
Read moreUnexpected Imagery
Don’t get caught in the obvious. Find better, clearer ways to describe.
Read moreQuick Ways to Skirt Gender Bias
Foster gender equality in your work with these quick tips.
Read more5 Hacks for a Better Book Reading
Have a book reading coming up? Here’s how to keep your listeners tuned in.
Read moreFraming a Moment
My professor’s idea of an unforgiveable sin was putting adverbs before a character’s line. If he couldn’t tell the emotion of my character by what she said and did, applying a bandage adverb wouldn’t help.
Read morePsychosomatic Observation: The Writer’s Secret Weapon
Want a secret weapon for reaching your audience? Use this method to increase realism and depth in your writing.
Read morePutting "However" in Its Place
Discover the simple solution to this confusing word!
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