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Common writer mistakes #16

December 9, 2021

#16 — Misplaced modifiers Misplaced modifiers modify the wrong part of the sentence instead of what they intend to. They are fun to read though because they can sound silly. It makes more sense in practice, so here are some examples: Running away from me, I stumbled after my dog. Running away from me is … More Common writer mistakes #16

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Best way to show instead of tell

September 23, 2021

Showing instead of telling is difficult. Most of the time, it’s hard to think of how to show something. I forgot who gave me this writing tip, but it’s one of the best ones I know: show through action. Or, in other words, show through your character interacting with the world. Here’s an example: It … More Best way to show instead of tell

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POV talk: 2nd person

August 19, 2021

There are many POVs with questions surrounding them. I want to break them all down and discuss the biggest concerns in different posts. Today, I’ll talk about 2nd person POV. 2ND PERSON 2nd person is one of my favorite POVs to read. When it’s done well, it creates a powerful story. It addresses the readers … More POV talk: 2nd person

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