Sentences – Part 2
Clause – contains both a subject and a verb. Fred lost his keys. Is a clause, since it contains the subject noun, Fred, and the verb, lost. Phrase – contains no subject or…
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Sentences – Part 1
If we break a book down into its constituent parts, starting with the smallest part, we get the following: words – sentences – paragraphs – scenes – chapters In the last blog, we…
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Who Said What – Speech Tags
When writing dialogue in fiction, there’s many ways to ascribe speech to your characters. These indicators are called speech tags. The most common way is to use the word, said. “Don’t forget to…
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How To Make the Most of Punctuation
How to Properly Use Punctuation in Fiction I love the saying, There are five rules for writing fiction. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are. As aspiring writers, we all want to know…
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Finding the Right Word
Struggling to Find the Right Words in Your Writing? Finding the Right Word – Taking the extra time to construct your sentences with just the right words is worth the effort. Using…
