character

Writing Assignment: Observe And Capture A Character

08.17.2012 writing

Life offers an unending stream of interesting things for the writer. Never let me hear you say, “I don’t have anything to write about.” There’s plenty to write about if you simply look about you. One of the most effective ways for practicing writing skills when you’re uncertain about what to write is to go […]

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Perspective, Opinion, and Point Of View — Distinctions That Matter To Writers And Readers

01.06.2011 blogging

I started another article, which you’ll likely see next week, about the importance of understanding and questioning perspective. But I think there is probably some significant confusion over just what perspective is. So today I’ll present a brief primer on the critical differences between perspective, opinion, and point of view and why writers must master […]

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