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Shoot for the Stars Tip #1: Use Passive Voice … Occasionally

July 13, 2023 Leanne Phillips

We’re shooting for the stars by adding some great stuff into our writing. Shoot for the Stars Tip #2: Make Dialogue Count Last week, I shared with you 12 Lazy Writing Habits to Break. Once you’ve subtracted the bad stuff, it’s time to shoot for the stars and start adding some things to your writing. … Read More

New from The Write Stuff:

  • It’s the End of the Blog as We Know It August 31, 2023
  • Rejection: A Step in the Right Direction August 24, 2023
  • Shoot for the Stars Tip #6: Get That Close POV August 17, 2023
  • Shoot for the Stars Tip #5: Add Some Texture August 10, 2023
  • Shoot for the Stars Tip #4: Write for Readers August 3, 2023
  • Shoot for the Stars Tip #3: Be a Straight Shooter July 27, 2023

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New from The Write Stuff blog:

It’s the End of the Blog as We Know It

This is my 105th blog post. I started this blog on September 2, 2021, and I’ve posted every Thursday since for two years. I’ve enjoyed it, and I’ve been proud of myself for sticking with it and for keeping up with it consistently. I’m a teacher at heart, and I love sharing what I’ve learned … Read More

Rejection: A Step in the Right Direction

You’ve heard this: You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince. The same mindset holds true for writing. You have to submit to a lot of literary journals before you find the perfect fit for your story or essay. You have to query a lot of agents before you find … Read More

Shoot for the Stars Tip #6: Get That Close POV

In this six-part series, we’re shooting for the stars by adding some great stuff into our writing. Shoot for the Stars Tip #1: Use Passive Voice … Occasionally Shoot for the Stars Tip #2: Make Dialogue Count Shoot for the Stars Tip #3: Be a Straight Shooter Shoot for the Stars Tip #4: Write for … Read More

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