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Articles tagged "writing craft".
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Show, Don't Tell — and When to Just Tell
"Show, don't tell" is the most common writing advice and the most misapplied. Here's what it actually means — and when telling is the better choice.
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Filter Words: The Quiet Drain on Your Prose
Filter words like "saw," "felt," and "noticed" put a layer of narration between the reader and the scene. Here's how to spot and cut them.
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How to Write a Scene Break (And Format It Right)
How to write a scene break: when to use one instead of a chapter, how to signal the shift, and why a blank line alone can disappear in print and EPUB.
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What Is a Weasel Word in Writing? (And How to Kill Yours)
A weasel word is a vague qualifier that weakens a sentence without adding meaning. Here's how to spot and cut them in your own writing.