7+ Bold Ways to Instantly Grab Attention

If you don’t learn this one skill, your writing is doomed to fail.  Want to know what it is? Of course you do.  That’s because the first sentence in this article made you want to know.  In the millisecond it took you to read it, you thought about how important your writing is to you. … Read more

What is a Permalink? (+ Best Practices & Examples)

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you asked Google, “What is a permalink?” In this post, we’ll answer your question (and cover all the basics). Permalink Definition A permalink (permanent link) is a unique and unchanging URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for a webpage, blog post, or other piece of content published on the … Read more

14 Cumulative Sentence Examples (+ Definition & Writing Tips)

If you’re unsure what a cumulative sentence is, you’re in the right place. You’ve read them countless times and probably used them in your own writing without even knowing it. In this post, I’ll: Define a cumulative sentence and provide examples. Show you how and why cumulative sentences make your writing shine. Provide friendly pointers … Read more

9 Anthropomorphism Examples (+ Writing Tips & Video Clips)

In today’s post, I’ll pick apart some awesome anthropomorphism examples. Yeah, I’ll talk about Animal Farm. Charlotte’s Web is on the list too. I’ve also got some super-fun videos (one of them even has a gecko making strawberry jam), and some anthropomorphism writing tips you won’t find anywhere else. So, if you’re looking for some … Read more

30+ Circumlocution Examples to Elevate Your Writing in 2024

Need some circumlocution examples? Seeing this literary technique in action will give you clarity. Circumlocution is a deliberate attempt at an indirect way of writing and speaking. It’s common in the United States and other world cultures.  If you’re already confused, I’m here to help! In this post, I’ll give you solid examples of circumlocution … Read more