Fifty Tools for Writers


	Fifty Tools for Writers

Kore7

10-15-2006 11:14 AM

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Kore7 says:

Tips 11-50 can be seen at the source.

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10-15-2006 11:56 AM

haraya

Can't get tired of popping this

10-16-2006 10:43 AM

invictus

Excellent as usual Jason. Thanks!

10-16-2006 5:33 PM

bookchick49

sweet

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<SPAN>Make meaning early, then let weaker elements branch to the right.</SPAN>
</BLOCKQUOTE></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=78&aid=103943"><BLOCKQUOTE>2. Order words for emphasis. 
<SPAN>Place strong words at the beginning and at the end.</SPAN>  
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<SPAN>Strong verbs create action, save words, and reveal the players.</SPAN>
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<SPAN>Use passive verbs to showcase the "victim" of action.</SPAN>
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Use them to change the meaning of the verb.</SPAN></DIV>
6. Take it easy on the -ings.<BR /><DIV><SPAN>
Prefer the simple present or past.</SPAN></DIV>
7. Fear not the long sentence.<BR /><DIV><SPAN>
Take the reader on a journey of language and meaning.</SPAN></DIV>
8. Establish a pattern, then give it a twist.<BR /><DIV><SPAN>
Build parallel constructions, but cut across the grain.</SPAN></DIV>
9. Let punctuation control pace and space.<BR /><DIV><SPAN>
Learn the rules, but realize you have more options than you think.</SPAN></DIV>
10. Cut big, then small.<BR /><SPAN>
Prune the big limbs, then shake out the dead leaves.</SPAN>
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