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Friday, April 27th, 2007Using Action, Dialogue, and Narrative in Nonfiction
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One of the best ways to enliven nonfiction is by “borrowing” techniques used in fiction. This includes, when appropriate, opening with a high-action scene, building suspense, using plenty of “showing” description, and including dialogue to break-up […]
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007Ann Coulter - An Inadequate Writer
I’m sure you have read the latest headlines by this woman. I have to say, she knows how to grab a headline, newsworthy or not. It usually falls into the latter category.
Seriously, the woman appears to be intelligent. Why must she resort to hurtful and angry rhetoric to gain attention? Could it be that […]





