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Mark Twain on Adjective Use

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Writing Nag — 1 Comment ↓

“I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English – it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don’t let fluff and flowers and verbosity Continue reading Mark Twain on Adjective Use→

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My Top 3 Tips for Tighter Writing

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.” John Jakes Another badge of honor today (rejection) but another submission as well. I recently entered Continue reading My Top 3 Tips for Tighter Writing→

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Simply Said

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Writing Nag — 1 Comment ↓

The simpler you say it, the more eloquent it is.–August Wilson Sometimes as a beginning writer we try so hard to follow the rules that we end up overwriting. The page is filled with wonderful details, metaphors, similes that we Continue reading Simply Said→

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