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10 Types of Tone in Writing, With ExamplesKey takeaways Tone in writing is the attitude or emotional perspective an author conveys through words. There are many different...February 8, 2021
How Bullet Lists Help Organize Your IdeasEveryone has seen a bulleted list. Merriam Webster defines the bullet points themselves as, “an item in a list that has a large...December 29, 2020
Conciseness Unveiled: Writing with Impact and EfficiencyEffective writing requires clear and concise words. When text has needless or repetitive words, your reader can become disengaged...September 23, 2020
What Is Readability?When communicating in person, the recipient of your message can interject to ask for clarification or show visual cues that...September 2, 2020
Tone vs. Mood: How to Use Tone and Mood in Your WritingTone and mood might sound exactly the same to you. But when you’re writing, they accomplish different things. What’s the...October 3, 2019
Tone of Voice: What It Is and How to Develop Yours“Watch your tone!” Did you hear this as a kid? Even if you didn’t, you have a general idea of how tone can affect your...October 2, 2019
What Is Good Writing?I’ve written things on the Internet for a minute–between six and eight years, depending on how you count. In that time, I’ve seen...August 8, 2019
Tone Matching: What Is It, Who Uses It, and Why?Have you ever texted your friend to share exciting news and been disappointed when they responded with a lackluster “Oh, cool.”?...April 23, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Tone and Voice?How many times did you hear the phrase “tone and voice” in English class? You thought you didn’t need it, but now you’ve sent an...April 16, 2019
What Is Tone in Writing?When the right tone is employed, writing can transcend the words on the page. It’s what allows writers to create complex...March 28, 2019