The Write Life

APRIL 1, 2023

If you’ve spent any amount of time in online reading or writing circles, you’ve probably come across posts like this titled ‘X Times Men Didn’t Know How to Write Female Characters,’ each featuring screenshots of tragically sexist prose. What kind of food does she like? Where does she work, and does she like her job?

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Smart Blogger

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Poets use anastrophe as an easy rhyme scheme in poetry , and prose writers use it to sound… wiser? Chiasmus The Latin word “chiasm” refers to a “crossing,” so it makes sense that a chiasmus is a literary device where words, grammar constructions, and/or concepts are “crossed,” aka reversed. The concept comes from a character (Mrs.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 9, 2012

His novel, Shantaram , is comprised of moving metaphorical prose that calls readers to action, whether it be to laugh, cry, or to delve deep within themselves. They add a layer of richness, making you a better storyteller overall. Avoid overusing metaphors in your writing, as they can weigh your prose down significantly.

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