'Show, don't tell' is one of the most abused pieces of writing advice. Read show don't tell examples that balance showing and telling.
In addition to Women’s Health, her work has been published on Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Well + Good, Byrdie, Popsugar, and others. As a queer and plus-size woman with living with mental illness, Lexi strives for intersectionality and representation in all of her writing. She holds a BFA in...
Students often struggle with themes in literature. Let's demystify the concept so that you can see the deeper thematic meanings of the stories you read.
Written by Sabri Suby, this sales page headline might initially seem too long for the uninitiated members of direct response advertising. However, ultra-specific headlines tend to perform better than generic ones. Sabri’s effort went toward writing the most specific headline he could come up with...
The secret of writing a great headline is to steal inspiration and adapt it. This is why the best copywriters keep a handy swipe file. Whenever needed, they use this file to break free from their rut. Or you can use ours. The following 71 REAL headline examples will get any copywriter...
3 rules for writing foreshadowing 1 Make it relevant Make sure the hint is relevant to the plot. There is a literary principle called “Chekov’s gun” that states that every element introduced in a story must have a relevant use. For a literal example, think of the James Bond films. Ev...
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Nonfiction is writing based on facts and real events. While I avoided the nonfiction section as a kid, I gravitate to it now. Probably because of its ability to help me understand the world around me, as well as the past. I’ve read biographies of everyone from Benjamin Franklin to ...
The secret of writing a great headline is to steal inspiration and adapt it. This is why the best copywriters keep a handy swipe file. Whenever needed, they use this file to break free from their rut. Or you can use ours. The following 71 REAL headline examples will get any copywriter...
What is tone in writing and why does it matter? Tone is key for all communication. Think of the mother telling her disrespectful child, “Watch your tone, young man.” Or the sarcastic, humorous tone of a comedian performing stand up. Or the awe filled way people speak about their ...