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5 Simple Shifts That Instantly Improve Your Writing
Strong writing doesn’t come from talent alone; it’s about the tools you make part of your process. These quick shifts will sharpen your work and help…
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Miranda Miller
Outlines as a Cure for Blank Page Panic
Forget waiting for inspiration. A good outline is all you need to break through and find traction for a first draft. Here are three outline frameworks I…
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Miranda Miller
Don’t Worry About the Perfect Intro; Start Where the Energy Is
Writers waste too much time trying to craft the perfect intro before they know what they’re really saying. Here’s how to start faster and finish…
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Miranda Miller
The Power of Specificity: Ditch Mundane Descriptions for More Impactful Writing
Vague writing is forgettable. Let’s talk about how to sharpen your descriptions, replacing lifeless words with vivid, rich detail to make every sentence…
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Miranda Miller
Try This Tip for Writing Faster: Stop Thinking in Sentences
Struggling to write quickly? The problem isn't that you have no ideas or direction, but how you think about writing.
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Stop Trying to Sound Smart: The Case for Simpler Writing
Big words and complex sentences don’t make you a better writer; that's what clarity does. Strip away the clutter and let your ideas shine.
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Write with Authority by Ditching the Passive Voice
Passive writing weakens your sentences. If you want stronger, clearer prose, take control of your verbs.
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Pacing Perfected: Keep Your Readers Hooked
Great stories are all about momentum—knowing when to speed up, when to slow down, and how to keep readers turning the page.
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How to Make Your Descriptions More Vivid (Without Overloading Them)
Great descriptions don’t just tell readers what something looks like; they make them feel like they're seeing it for themselves.
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Stronger Sentences: How to Cut the Fluff and Write with Impact
Stop watering down your writing. Let's talk about cutting the fluff and making every word count.
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How to Create Tension That Keeps Readers Hooked
No matter the genre, tension keeps readers turning pages. Here’s how to build it like a pro.
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Writing Dialogue That Feels Real
Want to hook your readers and keep them immersed? Start by making your dialogue sound like something real people would actually say.
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