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	<title>The Write Network &#187; Language</title>
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		<title>Subtext: The Art of Iceberging</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a writer, it’s easy to become accustomed to peeking into random characters’ minds. One of the thrills of writing stems from the ability we authors have to be “all-knowing” within the scope of our story worlds. Unlike real life, where we sometimes (make that often) struggle to understand the opinions, emotions, and needs of those around us, in writing we have the power to understand everything. I know why my characters react in sometimes unexpected and seemingly irrational ways. I know their histories, and I know their futures. I never have to wonder why they think or act; I just know. ]]></description>
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		<title>Mistaken Words</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:32:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are your words? The ones you always have to look up and check spelling or meanings? Looking at a book with "the most common mistakes in English usage" I found a couple of my own.
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		<title>10 Tips to Writing Better English</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some of us, writing comes easy. For others, they are shocked when an editor can spot basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. If we are to succeed as writers, we had better learn to polish our writing. Competition is fierce. If we want to stand out for our quality writing, let's learn to avoid those blatant errors that will scream across the page and brand us as unprofessional or amateurish.]]></description>
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		<title>Metaphorically Speaking</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love metaphors. I admit it. I love the paradox that sometimes the best way to evoke the essence of something is to describe something else. I love finding that perfect comparison between two seemingly incomparable subjects and thereby shedding new light on one or both subjects. I love the poetry of a metaphor, the impossible personification of ideas, feelings, things, and places. ]]></description>
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		<title>Embrace Clarity</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As discussed in the last article, it is necessary to re-define voice as style. This means focusing not only on what you say, but also on how you say it. Essentially, voice refers to your writing style, which can be developed by understanding strong writing moves, used in published writing and practicing/applying them to your own writing. This article is part two of a series of articles focusing on voice and style. As a starting place, I have chosen to focus on clarity in order to build a foundation for the other writing moves we will discuss. Put simply, clarity refers to the elimination of under-developed, unessential, unclear, or awkward areas in one’s writing.]]></description>
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		<title>Defining &#8220;Voice&#8221; in Writing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is part one of a series of articles on your voice and style as a writer.  When it comes to any type of writing, college writing included, you should never ever, nuh uh, oh please don’t, definitely do not underestimate the power of your writing voice, which can be developed by studying the strong writing moves we will cover in this series.]]></description>
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		<title>Better Persuasive Writing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes the goal of writing a piece is to persuade the reader. You may want to convince them to agree with your idea, purchase a product, or get motivated to do something. Here are some persuasive writing tips to make your copy more convincing.]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Effective Dialogue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Writing effective dialogue is a skill. Often, new writers mistake dialogue for everyday conversation between two people. This is not the purpose of dialogue. Dialogue in fiction does not sound like ordinary language, which can be dull, repetitive and very long.]]></description>
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		<title>How To Simplify Your Writing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good writing is simple. Simple means that you prefer to use words that are easy to comprehend and understand. Therefore this is why kids books are so popular and successful. Just look at the famous Harry Potter books by J.K.Rowling. The text is easy to read while it provides enough excitement to want to keep reading on.]]></description>
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		<title>Pronoun Confusion &#8211; Who&#8217;s Who Here?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don't make the mistake of letting your reader get lost in a forest of pronouns. Often, this happens in scenes where two characters are talking about a third–and all three are of the same sex. It's a trivial confusion, but potentially fatal to your work.]]></description>
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		<title>Write Better Instantly? Use Power Verbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are novels that don't seem to be written all that much better than other novels. Yet for some reason they just read better. Why? Without even looking, I can give you one huge reason: they use power verbs.]]></description>
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		<title>Void: The Way of Writing &#8211; Part 6 of 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the void, there is no such thing as good or bad. No one way of doing things is the correct way - or the wrong way. There’s just your way.
But the way of void isn’t easily accomplished. This spirit of Mushin (meaning no mind) can easily cancel itself out. Merely thinking of not thinking is thinking. Sound confusing?
Take the feeling of being in The Zone when you’re writing. Some days, you sit down with a blank screen before you and words just fall right onto the page. They come easily, you’re on a roll and soon, you sit back, satisfied at the great job you’ve done. You might’ve even created a masterpiece – or close.]]></description>
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		<title>The 8 Types Of Fiction</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Semicolon: When To Use It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:19:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although you may use the semicolon less frequently than other punctuation marks (or maybe not at all since its use may not be too clear), it is still useful to understand when to use it. The semicolon ( ; ) has two main functions. The first is to separate independent clauses and the second to separate major word groupings from lesser ones. Let’s take a closer look at these functions:]]></description>
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		<title>Wind: The Way of Writing &#8211; Part 5 of 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been windy in the desert lately. With no trees or tall buildings to block the wind, it sweeps across the land and gives us desert dwellers a good shake.  Wind is interesting to observe, though. It picks up bits and pieces from miles away to carry them to someplace new. The wind carries seeds from plants and drops them in places where new sprouts can flourish.
Like the wind, ideas have the ability to sweep through your thoughts to carry them to a new location.
Musashi says, “In strategy you must know the ways of other schools.” To grow as a writer, you need to study other schools of thought and see what the rest of the world is doing.
If you get caught in a rut, you’re not doing yourself any favors. Your writing grows stale.]]></description>
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		<title>Fire: The Way of Writing &#8211; Part 4 of 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditionally, the element of fire represents passion and inspiration. But fire also represents action. In writing, these representations combine. Passion is the fire that inspires and moves us into action.
Musashi’s section on fire in the Book of 5 Rings deals directly with various strategies involved in Japanese swordplay. Each technique has a name and a specific set of moves that apply.
In writing, you’re not cutting down or outwitting an enemy. If anything, you’re trying to gain readership and influence people. So how can you stir the passion of your fire and use it to fuel your actions as a writer?]]></description>
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		<title>Water: The Way of Writing &#8211; Part 3 of 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 06:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Water is fluid, flowing with the crashing waves. It is one of the most powerful elements. When a river is blocked, water finds a way around the obstacle. Water takes on the shape of a container without losing its essence. It erodes stone mountains, reducing them to pebbles. It might take time, but water perseveres and finds its course.But how do you persevere? Do you stay calm and keep pushing ahead, or do you panic and let the whirlpools drag you under?
When you run across a difficult situation, it’s so easy to panic and lose your head. Losing control is also the easy solution when the moment seems lost.]]></description>
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		<title>Ground: The Way Of Writing &#8211; Part 2 of 6</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 07:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the day of the samurai, warriors were more than just tough dudes slinging swords around. Part of a young warrior’s lessons included the learning about the written word as well as warfare.
The pen and the sword were reserved for nobility. Many young men dedicated their lives to perfecting techniques in both areas. These activities were more than about fighting or writing poetry; they were the foundation of discipline. They provided balance between the body and the mind of a well-rounded individual.]]></description>
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		<title>I Said, He Said, We Said</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 06:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you say "I have over ten years of writing experience"? Or "Jane Smith has over ten years of writing experience"? Or, as you sometimes see, "we have over ten years of writing experience"? I think it depends on the kind of impression you want to make on your website.
Here are the pros and cons to each option.]]></description>
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		<title>The Way of Writing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 13:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While cleaning off my bookshelves, I came across a book I hadn’t read in years: Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings. I bought it back when I studied martial arts in the mid-80s. At the time, the Book of Five Rings was a big hit in the corporate world. Musashi’s teachings proved useful in the art of kenjitsu (the sword) and in the business world as well. Many CEOs studied his writings on tactics meant for warfare, applying them to the boardroom. Some people saw this as insight to the Japanese mindset. They studied Musashi in an attempt to understand what made the Japanese such successful businessmen. How could I apply Musashi’s lessons to writing?]]></description>
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		<title>Be Serious About Your Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 09:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
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