Archive for March 2023
5 Truths No One Tells Writers (But Totally Should)
If you’re taking writing seriously, then you probably already are familiar with some of the most common truths of the trade, such as the fact lots of great manuscripts end up in the slush pile. But there are tons of other truths that people should clue you in about (but probably haven’t). 1. Editors, agents,…
Read MoreJ.K. Rowling and Stephen King Have A Feud. Here’s What It Teaches Us as Writers
A while back, J.K. Rowling made waves (again) for her stance on transgender people. This time, she was responding to a tweet by Stephen King, who expressed his belief that “trans women are women”. The Harry Potter author blocked King on Twitter for the post. Some balls from Rowling (and balance) First of all, let’s just take…
Read MoreThe SAC Format for Writing Powerful Concluding Paragraphs
In my previous post, I covered how to nail introductory paragraphs, particularly for articles. Today, let’s cover how to wrap it all up with fantastic concluding paragraphs. The SAC format for concluding paragraphs Most conclusions can follow the Summary, Action, and Clincher (SAC) format. It works well for essays, articles, and blogs, for instance. The summary reviews…
Read MoreHow to Write a Solid Article Introduction Using AMAP
Web and magazine articles are some of the most consumed content in the modern age. But what happens if your article introduction stinks? Because of the sheer quantity of pieces out there, if your article introduction is subpar, readers will ditch you fast. To rise above the noise, for most articles, you need to hook people right…
Read MoreScripts in Writing Are Dangerous. Here’s Why
Lately, I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts. Although they cover a host of different topics, they almost all start the same way if there’s a guest: “Thanks for being on the show.” “Thanks for having me. It’s great to be here.” Now, if I hadn’t listened to so many episodes, perhaps I might…
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