the write way
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By Brittany Newman
The Write Way
“Writing is easy: All you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead.”
~ Gene Fowler
Grammar, Punctuation, & Sentence Structure
Run-on Sentences
Sentence Fragments
Comma explosions
Spelling errors
A List to Avoid
SimilesEXAMPLE: Similes are like salt: when sprinkled throughout writing, they bring out a richer, fuller flavor.
MetaphorsEXAMPLE: Metaphors are the elegant music that makes writing resound.
AlliterationEXAMPLE: “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Other TipsWork hard!
Proofread
Have family, friends, or teachers help you edit
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