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Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Grammarly

Imagine, for a moment, that you’re standing in a library searching for a book by your favorite author, Truman Capote. But with one sign pointing toward the fiction titles and another indicating that nonfiction is on a different floor, you realize you’re not sure what genre the book, based on a true story, belongs to. What is fiction?

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Journals and Dreams: The Unsung Heroes of Literature

Jane Friedman

Countless works have been inspired by both and represent great repositories of raw material for books, poems, movies, plays, songs, and more. Each of my published books was birthed from the pages of my notebooks and is peppered with snippets of dreams and morsels of dream wisdom. Dreams resist writing. Write regularly—and better.

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What Is Discourse? 4 Types of Written Discourse Explained

Grammarly

Discourse can include fictional and poetic works as well as nonfictional prose. In fact, it’s organized into three categories: Written discourse: Composed of written works like essays, blog posts, and books. Sometimes, discourse writers have additional goals, like informing, persuading, or evoking empathy in their readers.

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10 Writing Styles That’ll Transform Your Narrative (+ Examples)

Smart Blogger

In the diverse world of writing, ‘style’ denotes the distinct manner in which a writer weaves their words together. It embodies the tone of your prose, the cadence of your sentences, and the specific words you choose. It’s more than just adhering to grammar rules and sentence structures. ” The payoff?

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10 Allegory Examples from Literature, Film, & Music (+ Definition)

Smart Blogger

Hidden meaning : Director and co-writer Alfonso Cuarón, infused this sci-fi flick with so much symbolism that it travels far beyond his original idea of a film on adversity. Martin says both his books and HBO series are allegories for climate change. Hidden meaning : Author George R. Pretty cool, huh?

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Jack Hart Talks about Wordcraft

The Subversive Copy Editor

Jack Hart  has spent five decades helping writers succeed, working shoulder-to-shoulder with journalists in newsrooms both big and small and with students at five universities. Writers who’ve worked with him have written national best sellers and won prizes that include five Pulitzers and a slew of other national awards.

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5 Vital Elements of a Story That’ll Supercharge Your Narrative

Smart Blogger

Story Framework Before you jump into the messy, delightful chaos of storytelling, it’s crucial to lay down some groundwork. Writers like Edgar Allan Poe are masters at creating a thick, almost tangible atmosphere of dread, which serves as a critical element of the story. Ready to turn that shaky draft into a masterpiece?

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