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Americanisms are special phrases that are unique to U.S. culture.
Copyeditors get a bad rap. They’re often portrayed as bookish, bow-tie wearing snobs whose raison d’etre is to suck the life out of the written word. This is unfair: They often don’t wear ties.
A new year means a new perspective, a new attitude, and new techniques. So, in honor of 1/1, we’ve asked the best writers, editors, and readers for their N0. 1 writing tips. Put them to good use.
In the spirit of reflection, Pro Writing Tips offers you our 10 most popular writing tips of 2008.
You have to answer the question “So what?” in your writing to engage readers.
Mike Nichols writes Anxiety, Panic & Health, a blog about anxiety disorders. When I read any one of his posts, the first thing that strikes me is how well researched it is. I decided to ask Mr. Nichols about his site, his writing process, and why he spends so much time in the library.
Imagery is a very important aspect of fiction writing, one that many beginning writers tend to forgo in favor of heightened dialogue or plot.
I’m willing to bet that most of you have never made a mind map, and that those of you who have haven’t done so since a teacher made you. To both groups I say this: You’re missing out.
Mindmapping is a prewriting exercise in which you create a branching tree of concepts for your writing project. [...]
With today’s blooming economy, rising salaries and ample employment opportunities, it may be time to consider leaving your job. Perhaps you’d like to write a novel, travel, or just spend some quality time on the couch. After all, it’s an employee’s market out there.
It’s a new world out there — a world custom-made for [...]
