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Microsoft Word Macro for Showing vs Telling

Microsoft Word’s Macros for Showing vs Telling

Friday, 28 July 2023 by Admin

Showing vs telling is one of the common issues writers face. Mastering the showing in writing requires expertise and a lot of practice. However, there is also a shortcut which can fix the issue to some extent. There are certain telling words that we use commonly.  Some of these words include: was were when as could

  • Published in On Writing
Tagged under: Creative writing, Writing Skills
Stimulus, response, background and motivation in characters building

Stimulus, response, background and motivation in characters building

Saturday, 22 July 2023 by Admin

The world of fiction is an intricate and fascinating realm that captures our imagination and takes us on a journey into the lives of characters and their experiences. In order to create compelling characters and plotlines, writers often incorporate various literary elements such as stimulus and response, background, and motivation. Stimulus and response are fundamental

  • Published in On Writing
Tagged under: Creative writing, Writing Skills
Surprise and suspense in fiction

Surprise and suspense in fiction

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 by Admin

Surprise and suspense are two essential elements of storytelling that keep readers engaged and invested in the narrative. Both surprise and suspense can be used to create tension, anticipation, and excitement in a story. In this article, we’ll explore what surprise and suspense are, why they’re important in storytelling, and how to use them effectively.

  • Published in On Writing
Tagged under: Creative writing, Writing Skills

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