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Writers may try to be objective, but it’s hard to avoid generalizations and stereotypes. Writing Tip for Today: Generalizations and stereotypes assume things the writer cannot know. Here are ideas for thought: General Descriptions A generalization can help readers understand a writer’s viewpoint. If you are describing something that’s complicated or varied, condensing to a […]
All novel writers seek to pen a story that keeps readers reading. Writing Tip for Today: Here are some tips on how to keep readers reading your novel: Your Protagonist The main objective of your protagonist is to achieve a goal. While that goal may be overt and obvious (to catch a killer), it could […]
Writers are admonished to avoid cliches, stale phrases and over-used descriptions. Are there any circumstances under which a writer might justify the use of a cliche?Writing Tip for Today: Writers all seem to mind cliches, but do readers notice them? The following instances are ones where a cliche might be acceptable: The Ugly Metaphor. While […]