How can a writer’s choice of words convey a false impression of their knowledge of the topic in question?
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Road closed, Access only, by Terry Freedman
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I have been experimenting with markdown. Don’t waste your time clicking on this article.
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Diverted traffic, by Terry Freedman
Domino effect -- or why I did no writing this afternoon
Is the domino effect merely one elaborate displacement activity, to put off the act of writing?
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Keeping up with DfE Updates, by Terry Freedman
The Department for Education's communication skills
What’s the point of writing policy documents which are obscure, jargon-filled verbiage?
Read More“Oh yes, I really like the way the writer portrays something or other, and how nuanced his use of blah blah blah”
Lit crit: a mathematical approach
When it comes to literary criticism, are words alone sufficient?
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Bullets and numbers, screenshot by Terry Freedman
Bullets or numbers?
Should you use bullets or numbers in a list?
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Blogger, by Terry Freedman
Writing for blogs: a taster
Have you ever wondered if blogging is for you? If you’ve thought about it, but are not sure enough to want to invest much time or money finding out, a course I’m going to be teaching could be the answer.
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Shadows, by Terry Freedman
PhotoPrompt #39: Shadows
The photo I’ve selected for today is actually of a forest floor. What kind of story or narrative does it suggest for you?
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Filing my writing ideas
Where to store your writing ideas
Author Anne Tyler has a good solution to the question of how to store your writing ideas.
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Monochrome forest clearing, by Terry Freedman
PhotoPrompt #38: A forest clearing in monochrome
What ideas for creative writing does this black and white image of a forest clearing conjure up for you?
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Leaf, by Terry Freedman
PhotoPrompt #37: A leaf
One leaf, in monochrome
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Question mark - Terry Freedman
Who needs a Creative Writing MA?
Are Creative Writing MAs worth doing?
Read MoreNew online blogging course
Updated! Here are some preliminary details of a blogging course I’ve been asked to teach.
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Buzzsaw screenshot, by Terry Freedman
Bad PR jargon, and how to detect it
If you’re tired of people “reaching out” or “circling back” or sending you sales “literature” that bears no relevance to you whatsoever, you will enjoy learning that you’re not alone.
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Review: A-Z of Storytelling Techniques
As the title suggests, this book comprises 50 “techniques” of storytelling.
Read MoreData
The most recent article I wrote for a client is characterised by 24 pieces of data. More correctly: metadata.
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Drakes, by Terry Freedman
PhotoPrompt #36: Drakes
These drakes were just sitting around. No idea why.
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Review: My very first Updike
Cure, by Terry Freedman
Signs of the times
Signs in the environment can provide great stimulation for our imagination, and tell us about history in some cases too.
Read MoreThe art of writing book reviews
in Reviews, News & views, Audio
What should you include in reviews of (nonfiction) books?
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