Writing

When you write fiction, articles, or blog posts, you usually use informal writing. It’s also the most common form of writing for messages, personal emails, and social media posts. You know that it’s a conversational style with simpler structures than formal writing. But how do we define it, and how can you be sure you are not…

Should you avoid using long sentences in your writing? No, not at all. All forms of writing need variety, and sentence length is one key component. If you only use short sentences, your writing will lack depth and seem choppy. But using too many complex, convoluted, and excessively long sentences can make it tough for readers…

Experience and expertise are two of the most essential factors in writing authoritative articles. Readers are always searching for information from reliable and reputable sources, so how can you satisfy them? The best way is to share your knowledge, skills, opinions, and conclusions about your niche topic. When you write expert, in-depth, and balanced articles…

How many writing tools and software programs do you need to write? I’m a writer, so I spend a lot of time on my keyboard every day. But contrary to what you might think, I use very few programs, and they are mostly free writing tools. Over the last few years, I have tried to…

Saying goodbye to Microsoft Word is a little like parting with an old friend. Over the long years, Word has helped me in study, business, and writing books. When ebooks first appeared, often the only way to publish them was to use a Word Doc file. But so much has changed in recent years, and…

Fourth person point of view is one of those writing terms that can leave you wondering if it even exists. I remember the first time I came across it. I already knew first, second, and third person, so a fourth sounded more like a theory than something practical. In simple terms, it’s a way of…

Most writers try to avoid it, but when should you use the passive voice in your writing? The best answer is when you have a good reason for doing so. I’m sure you have read a lot of advice about using the active voice as much as possible, and this is true. But there are…

What are vague or unclear words? They are words that are imprecise, undefined, or lack explicitness, which can fail to convey a clear meaning and may lead to misunderstandings or confusion for a reader. Depending on the context, they can sometimes make it challenging for readers to understand your message clearly. You can improve the…

All writers know that confusion in writing can cause a lot of annoyance or frustration for readers. When parts of a text are unclear or difficult to understand, it weakens your message or story. However, most of the leading causes of confusion are usually relatively easy to fix. The key to solving most problems and…