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Page 1: The Write Way

By Brittany Newman

The Write Way

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“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

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Grammar, Punctuation, & Sentence Structure

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Run-on Sentences

Sentence Fragments

Comma explosions

Spelling errors

A List to Avoid

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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

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Other TipsWork hard!

Proofread

Have family, friends, or teachers help you edit

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“What is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?”

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The Tell-Tale Heart

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