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Reducing Long-Winded Phrases

Long-winded phrases should be avoided when you’re writing a story.

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Posted byKate Halena12/05/201227/10/2025Posted inEditingTags:Writing Tips2 Comments on Reducing Long-Winded Phrases

Clichés

You should all know what a cliché is — it’s an overused expression or idea.

So avoid using clichés when you’re writing a story, unless you use it for a reason that won’t deter someone’s interest or destroy the originality of your work.

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Posted byKate Halena31/03/201227/10/2025Posted inWriting TipsTags:Clichés3 Comments on Clichés

3 Tips for a Page-turning Novel

3 tips to make your precious novel >> page-turning:

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Posted byKate Halena28/03/201227/10/2025Posted inWriting TipsTags:Writing

20 Common Faults in Short Stories & Novels Submitted

Thinking about writing? Well, when you do, make sure you avoid the following faults:

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Posted byKate Halena27/03/201227/10/2025Posted inWriting TipsTags:Writing2 Comments on 20 Common Faults in Short Stories & Novels Submitted

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