Every individual should have a different voice, so why would we want to copy another speaker or writer? Let go and be uniquely you. What would a piano sound like…
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The King of Ing The progressive-tense -ing words should always be used for repetitive actions. Usually, the simple past tense is better. John was buttoning his shirt. How long does…
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When a twelve-year-old rises to the top of Britain’s Got Talent competition, we are awed, as if we’re witnessing a miracle. Actually, what we’re seeing is impressive because of excellent…
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After slaving for so long to create a first draft, shouldn’t it be ready for editing? Surely, a rewrite would be a waste of time. Consider this true story: Jack’s…
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Some of us remember days when yards had no fences and exploring the creek bed was safe as long as you watched for snakes. Playgrounds had swings that taught you…
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Great words from The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins: The train isn’t stopping today, it trundles slowly past. I can hear the wheels clacking over the points, can…
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Times have changed, with stories told simply and quick to the point. The story about the three little pigs dates back to the 1800s. Walt Disney gave it modern fame…
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Carole Bell recently published a parenting book that isn’t boring at all. Why? It’s filled with stories. Without a doubt, your truth is important, or you wouldn’t want to write.…
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Your writing will be stronger if you strive to begin a sentence with something other that “it” or “there.” Great words from The Queen by Steven James: It seemed obvious…
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