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Tautologies pair synonymous words. “But” and “however” mean the same thing, so the phrase “but however” is redundant. A moment is by its nature brief, so we needn’t speak of a brief moment to be understood. You don’t have to explain the reason why when you can explain the reason, or when you can explain why. Read more

Fiction and nonfiction writers have a lot to teach each other about the craft. Here’s how writing in both genres will make you that much better. Read more

Action and movement are essential keys to any good story. In Stephen Wilbers”, Keys to Great Writing, the author discusses style, precision, structure, grammar, punctuation and, of course, developing movement. Read more

A few tips you can use to avoid the words that irk editors. Read more

Our new grammar guru shows you how to avoid receiving the Naughtiest Writing Habit Award. Read more

Dialogue is perhaps the most important characterization tool at a fiction writer’s disposal; unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult techniques to do well. Stiff, unnatural or overdone dialogue can doom the liveliest characters or stall the most exciting plot. But great dialogue can propel your characters and story off the page, deep into the imagination of your reader. Read more