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40 Ways to Strengthen Your Writing and Avoid a “Very” Weak Word

February 1, 2015August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, bad writing, creative writing, creative writing how to, creativity, fiction, how not to write, how to write, on creative writing, practice, thesaurus, very, writing, writing advice

Writer’s often hear a simple, yet vitally important, piece of advice: Never use the word, ‘very.’ It is the weakest

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Three Mistakes Beginning Writers Often Make

August 28, 2013August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, bad writing, creative writing, creative writing how to, how not to write, on creative writing, tips on writing, writing advice

Every writer has their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are strong in grammar. Some are guilty of “showing” so much

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A Walk to Remember for #ThrowbackThursday

August 16, 2013August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments #throwbackthursday, bad writing, cringe, how not to write, learning, my poetry, old writing, poetry, tbt, teenager

A Walk to Remember (11/1/2003) Beautiful cloudless sky Endless mass of stars above Two forms walked forward Walked only looking

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How I Became an Interactive Game Writer

July 30, 2020

By Krista Johnson

Everywhere we go, we carry hand-held computers for instant entertainment, information, and communication. For many, a phone is the last...
10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)

November 19, 2014

By Krista Johnson | 2 Comments

There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make...
Exercise: Personification of Kitchen Appliances

May 12, 2015

By Krista Johnson

Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances....
Lesser Known Literary Terms: Caesura

May 10, 2015

By Krista Johnson

Yes, there is a term for that! You use caesura in your writing without even knowing it every time you...
5 Lesser-Known Literary Devices (And Why to Try Them)

July 29, 2020

By Krista Johnson

From grade school to college, students learn about many commonly known literary devices—analogies, metaphors, similes, and symbolism, to name a...