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This tag should be used for questions that deal with a consistent style in your writing, such as when asking about typical ways to introduce a certain aspect to your reader by showing-telling or if you are concerned that your readers might feel that a change in the point of view might be perceived as inconcsistency.
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Is there a name for the **writing** tic/technique in which the **writer** inserts an aside b...
Technically, I'd say it's an interjection. In this case, a verbalized pause while the speaker collects their thoughts.
Generally, I'd say avoid it unless you're developing a hesitant or insecure char …
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Techniques to get rid of "was" and make one's writing more engaging
What most people mean when they're talking about passive voice is really lazy, static verbs. Passive voice can be a useful tool, but lazy verbs put your text to sleep.
That said, I'm hardly an expert, …
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