by Make A Living Writing | May 30, 2024 | writing
According to scientists studying sensory linguistics, using sensory language will help you enhance your writing and immerse your readers in the scene. Readers will have an easier time visualizing, hearing, and imagining a scenario so that, instead of simply digesting...
by Erin Duchesne | May 28, 2024 | writing
A fascinating aspect of the human experience, irony can be likened to a twist of fate, an unexpected detour, a curve ball, a plot twist, a Catch-22, or a paradox. Most people know irony when they see it, but it helps to have irony examples to put words to the literary...
by Erin Duchesne | May 21, 2024 | writing
Oxymoron. A playful figure of speech pairing contradictory words. Can’t think of oxymoron examples off the top of your head? Consider this. Remember that time you were on a working vacation when you came across the original copy of “The Sound of Silence” but the pages...
by Erin Duchesne | May 14, 2024 | writing
An onomatopoeia is much simpler than it sounds. It is a word that imitates a sound like whack or meow. So if you are trying to find a new way to make your words pop off the page, try incorporating more onomatopoeia examples into your work. This is not just for fiction...
by Erin Duchesne | May 7, 2024 | writing
Imagery is figurative language that activates the reader’s imagination to create a clear mental picture, convey tone, and elicit emotion. You can find imagery examples everywhere. From centuries-old Charles Dickens novels and Shakespearian plays to modern-day...
by Jackie Pearce | Apr 22, 2024 | writing
In the realm of language and literature, euphemism serves as a linguistic tool that softens the impact of potentially harsh or sensitive words or phrases. It involves substituting a mild or indirect expression for one that might be considered too blunt, offensive, or...
by Jackie Pearce | Apr 15, 2024 | writing
Writing and editing are those great fields where you have the option of remote work. Unlike other professions, which require people to be in the office, there’s a lot of flexibility that comes with these career paths. In this article, we explore some of the best...
by Make A Living Writing | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog
Want to get into copywriting but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered with a list of copywriting tips for beginners. If you’re a mid-career or seasoned copywriter or content writer, it doesn’t hurt to get a refresher. In this article, we’ll look at the...
by Make A Living Writing | Apr 2, 2024 | Blog
Did you know that 75% of people searching for information will “never” go past the first page on Google? Search engine optimization (SEO) remains one of the top skills freelance writers need to get high paying gigs. Put simply, SEO is what helps websites...
by EYE Tyler | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog
Perhaps the most important question I asked my editor during my early years of writing is, “How do you make a living as a writer?” This led to some of the best advice he’s ever offered me, “Obtain multiple streams of income.” Chewing on his words, I’ve thought...
