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George Orwell is watching over you.
Read good writing anywhere you can find it — in novels, newspapers, magazines and online. Then ask why it works. That’s a principle espoused here to help you improve. A corollary is to read, and heed, the advice of some … Continue reading
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How to write better leads
What makes a good lead? Hint: It’s usually not a question. But it’s an answer we think a lot about here, particularly with a fresh cast of students. There’s no one right answer. Jack Hart talks about as many … Continue reading
The formula for improved writing!
Here’s the basic formula. READ + REPORT + WRITE + TALK + REPEAT = Improved Writing. Here’s how I break that down: 1) READ — Read good writing wherever you find it. Newspapers. Blogs. Online. Magazines. Broadcast. Fiction. When you … Continue reading
Panic on deadline II
Panic on deadline! You’re about to tackle your first deadline assignment, and your palms are beginning to sweat. Don’t fret, it happens to all of us. Here are some tips we shared last year.