Writing Tips
Call me weird, but I like to write short articles giving tips for improved writing. Here’s where I post those little gems. I do my best to add new articles several times each month. Hope they help!
Things that Give Writers Fits
By Don Cudd Tuesday, August 19th, 2008As a writing teacher, I’ve seen the same 10 issues plague student papers time and again. They also show up in business letters, things like my own darn wedding invitation, and even in professional writing (especially advertising).
To Be a Writer, Ya’ Gotta Be a Reader, Too
By Don Cudd Tuesday, August 19th, 2008It’s been said that there are more writers in the world than readers. I want to conduct a study someday to see if that’s true. My guess is that it is.
How to Make Writing Pleasant and Easy
By Don Cudd Saturday, July 19th, 2008Ha. I tricked you.If anyone tells you that writing is pleasant or easy, he or she is either lying or not a good writer.
Passive Voice is (usually) Evil
By Don Cudd Monday, November 29th, 2004This is usually the first lesson in any writing class I teach. And it annoys me a little that most teachers overlook this problem entirely.