Anne Wilson When I ask researchers how they read journal articles, most say they read the title, abstract and possibly the first sentence or two. Then they skip to whatever has drawn them to the topic. It might be the…
Here's an enjoyable way to learn how the different parts of speech affect your writing style.
The particular rhythms of repetitive tasks and tedious domestic duties can give you valuable problem-solving space.
Deciding who is the protagonist helps you tell your story with greatest impact.
Printing a draft is like taking out a map halfway through a journey to remind yourself of where you’re going.
When you read aloud to somebody else, you put yourself in their shoes.
Sometimes you can selectively prune your writing, but sometimes you need to cut a whole section.
It’s not difficult or time-consuming to build reflection into your writing practice, but it is enormously beneficial.
Use a checklist of your own bad writing habits to correct and improve your work.