Showing posts with label descriptive writing. Show all posts
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Monday, 26 July 2010

Describing Texture

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Writers, if you've ever been stuck trying to find that elusive word to describe a particular texture, look no more.

Try this article and list of words.

Describing Texture

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Monday, 31 May 2010

Mastering Descriptive Writing

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For some reason, a lot of wannerbe writers go over the top with their descriptive writing. In general, you should curb your enthusiasm for 'purple prose'.

Cut out those flowing passages and get back to nitty gritty words. Never use three words when one will do.

Don't waste time searching for obscure words, use plain English.

Get rid of those cute adverbs and adjectives - they kill your story.

For more, read How To Master Descriptive Writing


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