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December 6, 2020 By Anne R. Allen 37 Comments

Ways to Convey Thankfulness—Even in 2020

Ways to Convey Thankfulness—Even in 2020

by Kathy Steinemann ’Tis the season to be thankful. November and December bring with them many opportunities to express gratitude: Veterans Day, World Kindness Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more. Ziad K. Abdelnour said, “Learn to appreciate what you have, before time makes you appreciate what you had.” Let’s consider a few things we can […]

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June 16, 2019 By Anne R. Allen 58 Comments

Two Punctuation Blunders that Puzzle Readers and Irk Editors

Two Punctuation Blunders that Puzzle Readers and Irk Editors

Don’t make these punctuation blunders.  by Kathy Steinemann Are you guilty of these punctuation mistakes that confuse readers and drive editors batty? Someone told me recently that about 90% of writers need the information in this post (no names mentioned, but she runs a popular writers’ blog, the one with the green-on-green color scheme). Are […]

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September 9, 2018 By Anne R. Allen 30 Comments

The Power of a Single Word: 4 Tips for Stronger Writing

The Power of a Single Word: 4 Tips for Stronger Writing

Stronger writing comes from choosing power words. by Kathy Steinemann Wrong word or strong word? Muscle up, wordsters. Weak writing alienates readers. They won’t settle for wussy, so why should you? One path to stronger writing is to pump up the power of single words. This post provides examples that will help you muscle-ize your […]

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June 11, 2017 By Anne R. Allen 106 Comments

Filter Words and Phrases to Avoid in Writing Fiction

Filter Words and Phrases to Avoid in Writing Fiction

 Filter words act like a veil between the reader and the character by Kathy Steinemann This article provides a list of writing filters, with practical examples of how to replace them. You’ll also find exercises that can double as story prompts. All words exist for a reason. Use them wisely to create engaging narrative. Why […]

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Anne R. AllenAnne R. Allen writes funny mysteries and how-to-books for writers. She also writes poetry and short stories on occasion. She’s a contributor to Writer’s Digest and the Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market.

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