Write with Nouns and Verbs!
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A key principle for strong writing is: “Write with nouns and verbs.”
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Feghoots and Shaggy Dogs
Not familiar with a feghoot? I bet you really are. You just didn’t know that’s what it’s called.
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What Is Purple Prose and Why Should I Avoid It?
Purple prose describes writing that draws attention to itself due to its excessive ornateness or elaborateness. It is writing that is over-the-top. Too much. Purple prose is usually the result of a writer who tries too hard.
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“Capitulate” and “Recapitulate”
You would think that “recapitulate” meant “to capitulate again,” right? Wrong. Read on.
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