Nonfiction: Helena Writes #62--On knowing more than we can understand (yet) When I write in my journal, every morning, with coffee, sometimes the writing heats up, feels like it’s about to deliver something... Tags: nonfiction writing life revision first draft revising a story memoir Read more about Nonfiction: Helena Writes #62--On knowing more than we can understand (yet)1 commentAdd new comment
How stronger verbs create moving stories Adverbs can keep us from choosing the strongest verb, the word that creates both physical and emotional movement. Make stronger verb choices with this exercise. Tags: adverbs verbs choose stronger verbs denotation connotation revision editing WRITING PRACTICE WRITING EXERCISE Read more about How stronger verbs create moving storiesAdd new comment
Revise or edit? How and when to do both You might hear these words used interchangeably, they are quite different and refer to two distinct stages of the creative process. Tags: WRITING PRACTICE revision Read more about Revise or edit? How and when to do bothAdd new comment
Take the writing road less traveled to avoid repetition Shawna Ayoub offers some guidance for stripping your writing of unnecessary repetition while staying on the track of your intended meaning. Tags: repetition avoid repetition redundancies in writing revision self-editing Read more about Take the writing road less traveled to avoid repetitionAdd new comment