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Category Archives: Writing

How to Write a Review of a Book: accuracy, opinion and kindness

This week:
• I divide reviewing into two parts
• I reveal my podcast-listening habits
• People can actually write accurate reviews!

Posted byalisonjanetbrownDec 6, 2020Jan 31, 2021Posted inBook Review, WritingTags:Book Review, Constructive criticism, Reviewing, Write a review, Writing opinion1 Comment on How to Write a Review of a Book: accuracy, opinion and kindness

Writing ‘he felt like he was meant to be there’

This week:
• I get pedantic about what this phrase implies
• I am not ok with lazy writing
• I suggest ways this phrase can work really well

Posted byalisonjanetbrownAug 30, 2020Aug 18, 2020Posted inWritingTags:Creating character, Language choice, Starting to write, Tips for writing, Writing

How to Write your First Chapter if you are Overwhelmed

This week:
• We go in late, out early
• I completely skip my opening line
• I’m a simple soul and like simple stories

Posted byalisonjanetbrownAug 16, 2020Aug 4, 2020Posted inAbout Me, WritingTags:Starting to write, Tips for writing, Writing, Writing the opening of your book
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