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 Write a Fight Scene That Packs a Punch
Preparation – Writing a fight scene does require a bit of patience. And unless you’re an expert in various forms of combat like sword fighting, you’ll probably need to do some research as…
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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…
