Cats, dogs and quotations
When you use a quotation in your writing, make sure you get the most out of it.
Writing punchy prose
Mix up long sentences for detailed analysis explanation with short, punchy ones for emphasis.
Paragraphs: stepping stones through your argument
Paragraphs are like stepping stones across a river - your reader steps from one paragraph to the next to follow the flow of the argument.
Smoothing out the rough: paragraphs that won’t flow
If a paragraph refuses to flow, underline the essential parts that must be included, work out the best order and add only enough words for the paragraph to make sense.