Writing Techniques
50 Effective “CTAs” (Calls to Action): Tips and ExamplesThe power of a well-crafted call to action is the key to meeting your sales goals. You can write about a topic all you want, but...December 12, 2023
What Are Context Clues? A Guide to Identifying and Using ThemWhen you ask about the meaning of a word, “use context clues” is not the answer you expect to hear. However, using context clues...December 11, 2023
What Is Prose? Definition, Meaning, and ExamplesIf you’re familiar with prose, you’ve probably heard it defined as “not poetry.” In truth, its definition is more expansive....December 1, 2023
What Is Literary Criticism? Definition, Types, and ExamplesAnyone can have an opinion about a book (loved it, hated it, page-turner, total drag), but the ability to substantiate and...June 22, 2023
A Guide to Tone Indicators: How They Work and How to Use ThemHave you ever accidentally offended someone over text message? It happens. Unlike in speech, tone can be hard to convey and...May 8, 2023
A Guide to Using Plain Language in WritingComplex writing that uses rich vocabulary and vivid figurative language can wow readers and show off your writing skills. But it...February 23, 2023
Focus: Relate Sentences to a Paragraph’s Main IdeaFew things are more frustrating than reading a paragraph, reaching its end, and then wondering, “What the #@*% did I just read?”...January 18, 2023
Clarity: Sharpen Vague Sentences and ParagraphsWhen you write, clarity should be one of your top priorities. This is the case for every type of writing. Clear writing that...January 10, 2023
What Is Amplification in Writing?Sometimes we write sentences. And sometimes we sew words together with the finesse of a seamstress to form a sentence. That was...August 2, 2022
A Guide to Writing Dialogue, With Examples“Guess what?” Tanika asked her mother. “What?” her mother replied. “I’m writing a short story,” Tanika said. “Make sure you...June 25, 2022