Sentence Structure & Characterization in Persuasion
Characterization is strongest when we consider tone, word choice, and even sentence structure. Take a lesson from the master: Jane Austen!
Characterization is strongest when we consider tone, word choice, and even sentence structure. Take a lesson from the master: Jane Austen!
Young writers are often told, “Show, don’t tell!” However, effective description is a mix of techniques. It’s time to let “show, don’t tell” go.
The purpose of speech tags is just to tell the reader who is speaking at a given moment. Use “said” or “asked” to avoid distracting your reader.
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How do editors find their way to editing? It starts with reading, and usually with writing, and always with a deep love of books.