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Yes, we can actually learn something in the process of writing, and, no, we never actually finish,

Category: Brain Break (English Class)

Choosing a theme for your work is often the first step of the process
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Theme: Four Little Words, One Big Deal

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 andriakennedy

Do you know what your book’s about? Not the plot summary (although you need that, too). We’re talking the absolute core of the story. Without it, everything collapses. Every novel has a theme. And until you lock that down, your writing will go NOWHERE. … Read on…Theme: Four Little Words, One Big Deal

Writing a critique involves more than simply supplying a thumbs-up or thumbs-down
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How to Perform a Useful Writing Critique

Posted on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 andriakennedy

Writers help each other out (or they SHOULD). And one of the biggest services is supplying critiques. But if you aren’t familiar with best practices, you could end up doing more harm than good to your writing buddies. So let’s review how to review a manuscript from start to finish, shall we? … Read on…How to Perform a Useful Writing Critique

Cliffhangers can be useful plot devices - when employed properly
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Cliffhangers: When to Leave Your Readers

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 andriakennedy

There are plenty of writing devices that are up for debate. But cliffhangers are particularly hot topics. Some readers love them. Others despise them – and for good reasons. A poorly handled cliffhanger is something to revile. … Read on…Cliffhangers: When to Leave Your Readers

Dialogue tags are one of the most controversial "rules" of writing
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Dialogue Tags: That’s What She Said

Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 andriakennedy

Writing a book is often at the top of a new writer’s list of goals. And the moment they start asking for advice, “gurus” crawl out of the woodwork with rules and lessons. Most of which are complete nonsense. And one of the most controversial of those RULES involves how to handle dialogue tags. … Read on…Dialogue Tags: That’s What She Said

Apostrophes often end up misused - even by the best
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Apostrophes: The Tiny Abused Punctuation Mark

Posted on June 6, 2022 andriakennedy

Ah, apostrophes. They’re little more than a spasm of ink on the page. Without them, though, we can’t understand the intent of various words. And plenty of people seem intent on abusing them for unintended purposes. … Read on…Apostrophes: The Tiny Abused Punctuation Mark

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Review of Yoshiki Nakamura’s Skip-Beat Vol. 46

Posted on April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 andriakennedy

Review of Book 46 of 85 for 2022: Yoshiki Nakamura’s Skip-Beat Volume 46 … Read on…Review of Yoshiki Nakamura’s Skip-Beat Vol. 46

Reading aloud helps you catch errors you otherwise gloss over
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Reading Aloud: The Invaluable Tip to Improve Your Writing

Posted on April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 andriakennedy

Regardless of WHAT you write, you need to edit. Sometimes on a deadline. And when you’re pressed for time, errors can skate by. But if you read your work OUT LOUD, you’ll catch mistakes that otherwise fly under the radar. … Read on…Reading Aloud: The Invaluable Tip to Improve Your Writing

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The Complete, Concise Guide to Adjectives

Posted on December 6, 2021 andriakennedy

No one wants to read robotic writing. You know the type: the dull, flavorless copy you got in ancient science films that put you to sleep within 5 seconds. That’s where adjectives come in handy. However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to deploy these descriptors. … Read on…The Complete, Concise Guide to Adjectives

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Carbon Copy

Posted on September 6, 2021 andriakennedy

The internet makes life easy in plenty of ways. That’s a good thing – and a terrible thing. Suddenly, lazy people feel they have permission to snap wholesale sentences, paragraphs, and even entire articles and submit them as their own. Plagiarism’s alive and well – and thriving. And it needs to stop. … Read on…Carbon Copy

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The Long and Short of It

Posted on August 3, 2021August 9, 2021 andriakennedy

Regardless of what you choose to write, you need to introduce variety. The same monotonous pattern will put your readers to sleep. There’s more to it than that, though. With the right number of words, you can create mood and influence the way your readers engage with the story. … Read on…The Long and Short of It

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