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Articles Categorized Writing Style
Your writing style is as individual as you are. It comes from the choices you make in vocabulary, sentence structure, and so much more.
But writing style goes beyond how you say something. It’s about how you present it, as well. Do you capitalize all the words in a title? Do you use the serial comma?
This section will dive into all those things and more. Read on!
Procrastination: A Writer’s Secret Weapon
Procrastination isn’t a flaw—it’s part of the process. Learn how to plan for it, work with it, and even use it to improve your writing and productivity.
Sticking the Landing: Tips for Writing Strong Conclusions
Struggling to end your manuscript? Sean Brenner shares details on three effective conclusion styles to help you finish strong and keep your readers engaged.
Breaking the Blank Page: Two Simple Tricks for Writing Stronger Intros
Struggling to write an intro? Simple tricks such as beginning with the body or crafting a thesis first can make tackling that blank page easier.
From Puzzle to Plan: Organizing Complex Writing
Beginning a new writing project can be difficult, but having an organized plan to follow can support your flow and help you piece your ideas together like a good puzzle.
Using GenAI as Your Writing Assistant: The Business Writer’s Guide
AI isn’t something writers should be afraid of. Rather, it’s an invaluable tool that can help you work faster, especially in the research and outline stages.
One House, A Third Writing Process: A Video Essayist’s Approach
A third member of the Brenner household, Sean, describes how his unique writing process merges his parents’ styles and is shaped by video storytelling demands.
One House, Two Writing Processes, Part 2: From Outline to Final Draft
This two-part series explores contrasting writing processes: a structured approach versus a spontaneous style. Discover tips for effective outlining, drafting, and revising!
One House, Two Writing Processes, Part 1: Getting Started
Discover how two writers—an editor and a journalist—navigate their unique creative processes, starting with idea generation, brainstorming, and research!
Modernize Your Writing: The Case for Refreshing Your Style Guide
Following the release of CMoS 18, it’s important to know both why and how you should update your house style guide to benefit future writing projects.
