Lesson 5: Paragraph Structure Welcome to Lesson 5, dedicated to the art and science of paragraph structure. Imagine you’re building a house. Your sentences are the bricks, but how you stack and order those bricks is your paragraph structure. A paragraph is more than just a collection of related sentences; it’s a unit of thought, […]
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Writing Mastery – Prose: Lesson 4
Lesson 4: Advanced Sentences Welcome to Lesson 4, where we’ll unravel the magic of advanced sentences. This realm isn’t just about constructing sentences; it’s about infusing them with style, flair, and deep-seated meaning. It’s the difference between saying “The sun set” and “The sun painted the sky with hues of gold and crimson.” We’ll venture […]
Writing Mastery – Prose: Lesson 3
Lesson 3: Germanic vs Latinate Welcome to Lesson 3, where we’re diving into the melting pot of English, a language influenced by numerous cultures, histories, and invasions. One of the most intriguing aspects of English is the dance between Germanic and Latinate roots. Let’s delve into these two major influencers, understanding how they shape our […]
Writing Mastery – Prose: Lesson 2
Lesson 2: Sentence Structure Welcome to Lesson 2: Sentence Structure. After brushing up on the basics, it’s time to piece them together and watch language come alive! Think of sentences as the DNA of your stories: they define, structure, and give life to your ideas. From the simplicity of a single thought in a ‘simple […]
Writing Mastery – Prose: Lesson 1 – Verbs
[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_repeat=”no-repeat” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”true” hover_type=”none” background_blend_mode=”overlay” first=”true” min_height=”” link=””][fusion_text] WHY START BY IMPROVING YOUR PROSE? Because crisp prose makes reading a breeze. It draws readers in, making them forget […]