Changing Passive Voice to Active Voice
What is the passive voice, anyway? As writers, we know that the passive voice is bad. But why? And if it is so bad, how do we fix it? We take a look at what the passive voice is and a new feature to...
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Do you struggle to build three-dimensional characters? Maybe plot ideas and scenes come easier to you than fully fleshed characters. As a result, you avoid doing the deep work to understand your...
View ArticleWhat is Passive Voice and How Do I Make It Active?
Passive voice occurs when you take the object of your sentence—the part that the action happens to—and make it the subject of your sentence.Here are some examples:Passive: The flag was raised by the...
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As a professional writer, understanding the validity of your references is key to the quality of your works, especially in non-fiction. Whether you write corporate blogs about what motivates people to...
View ArticleWhat Are the Different Types of Verbs?
Your sentences would lie dead in the water without a verb. Verbs are the most important part of your sentence. But how do you select the right verb to get across your meaning? By understanding the...
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View ArticleAgent Advice Part 1: Developmental Editing
Literary agents are the gatekeepers of the publishing world. Their verdict on a five-page submission can make or break an author’s dreams. It’s critical to ensure your submission catches an agent’s eye...
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View ArticleGrow Your Email List From Nothing
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View ArticleEdit with Empathy for Your Reader
Passion drives writers to complete a manuscript. The editing empathy filter creates a strong reader connection.
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Your ProWritingAid Summary Report will provide you with a variety of readability scores that have been calculated using some of the top tools out there. Here's how to use the scores to improve your work.
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Do you struggle to build three-dimensional characters? Maybe plot ideas and scenes come easier to you than fully fleshed characters. As a result, you avoid doing the deep work to understand your...
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