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View ArticleHow Literary Devices Can Add Depth to Your Writing
The term “literary device” refers to some common techniques that writers use to add meaning to their writing and get their message across more poignantly. When mastered, literary devices can help your...
View ArticleCheck Out These New ProWritingAid Features
The newest version of ProWritingAid comes with some shiny new features to check out including a Word Explorer, summary reports, easier navigation, contextual thesaurus, detailed explanations and more....
View ArticleDo Your Subjects & Verbs Always Agree?
We know that a singular subject goes with a singular verb, and a plural subject goes with a plural verb. This is fairly straight forward and won’t throw most people off balance.There are some...
View ArticleHow-To Techniques to Establish Pace
Pacing your story is like using the throttle to give an engine more gas. With more throttle, the engine revs up and speed increases. Less throttle slows you down so you can see the passing...
View ArticleCut “That” Out—Seriously
You want clear, concise writing, so make every word count. Cut out extraneous words, especially “that,” taking up space without adding value. This practical post is full of examples where the word...
View Article7 Online Tools for Fast and Easy Infographics
People’s attention spans are getting shorter and a huge portion of the population identify themselves as visual learners, and so infographics can be the perfect way to get your point across. They allow...
View ArticleSummary Report: The Next Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
In anticipation of ProWritingAid’s upcoming release of the new online editing tool, we want to talk about one new feature that we are particularly excited about: the Summary Report.What is it? A...
View ArticleSummary Report: The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
In anticipation of ProWritingAid’s upcoming release of the new online editing tool, we want to talk about one new feature that we are particularly excited about: the Summary Report.What is it? A...
View ArticleHow to Foreshadow Like Alfred Hitchcock
Foreshadowing allows you to plant clues, hint at what’s to come, build the tension, or even place a red herring in your reader’s path.You can use foreshadowing in a variety of ways. The resulting...
View ArticleWriting for a British Audience
As someone who lives and runs a business in the UK and has travelled extensively in the US, I can tell you from first-hand experience that there’s a world of difference between the way Americans and...
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View ArticleFlashbacks: A Writer’s Best Friend (or Worst Enemy)
A flashback is a scene you use in your current narrative to show something that happened in the past. The two key differentiators are: 1) it must be a scene (as opposed to narration about an event),...
View Article2017 Content Marketing Trends Copywriters Need to Know
The good news for copywriters is that content is still king. The bad news is that only the really good stuff will sell.In the past, the low barrier to entry for copywriters created a glut of writers...
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As someone who lives and runs a business in the UK and has travelled extensively in the US, I can tell you from first-hand experience that there’s a world of difference between the way Americans and...
View Article2017 Content Marketing Trends You Need to Know
The good news for copywriters is that content is still king. The bad news is that only the really good stuff will sell.In the past, the low barrier to entry for copywriters created a glut of writers...
View ArticleHumor Sells – How to Add it into Your Blog
It's said that laughter is the best medicine. It's also an important and useful tool for building an audience for your blog. Writing with humor will improve your writing and is more likely to attract...
View ArticleGet Paid to Write: 10 Sites Looking for Submissions Now
It feels as though getting started as a writer is impossible. With so many people asking for your services for free, how will you ever make a living with your skills? Thanks to the internet, there is a...
View ArticleGet Paid to Write: 9 Sites Looking for Submissions Now
It feels as though getting started as a writer is impossible. With so many people asking for your services for free, how will you ever make a living with your skills? Thanks to the internet, there is a...
View ArticleHow to Juggle Styles and Write for Different Audiences
Writing for a living can often mean that you have to take on less-than-ideal jobs just to make ends meet. While in-depth reports on current affairs might be your forte, you could feel stumped if you...
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