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What I find most beautiful about high-quality writing is that great authors don’t necessarily need to say it as it is in order to make themselves understood. Oftentimes, it is precisely indirect characterization, comparison, and imagery that help the reader truly connect with the work. “His eyes were...

A character vs society conflict sounds a bit of a mouthful, but it’s not really. It’s basically when one or more people in the story rebel against the expected behaviours or laws of society, a particular community mindset, or even a tyrannical government. These stories could feature a lawyer being criticised...

There’s one rule most writers try to follow: show, don’t tell. For example, instead of telling your reader that your characters get on very well, write a whole scene where they bounce off of each other during a conversation. This technique is also what’s called indirect characterization. In this article,...

Writing an academic text, be it a research paper, a thesis, or an article, is a highly elaborate process. Not only do you need to create credible and logical arguments supported by evidence and research, but your writing skills should also meet the standards of the academic journal you’re sending your...

Writing a book may seem easy. You have an idea, and you write it down. Simple, right? Wrong. Writing is more than just writing. When you come up with an idea for your story, you have to do some research. I recommend starting with a character sheet for your protagonist, antagonist, and anyone else who...