Writing Hints

I have compiled a list of useful writing hints.

Below is a list of the topics.

To access each hint, just click on the title.

  1. Proof read your writing
  2. Avoid repetition
  3. Prepositions and Conjunctions
  4. Don’t waffle
  5. Use apostrophes correctly
  6. Sentences
  7. Use words correctly
  8. The power of punctuation
  9. The problem of using cliches
  10. Verbs
  11. Metaphors
  12. Write what you love
  13. Use these writing prompts
  14. Write, rite or right
  15. More about metaphors
  16. Eight steps to getting published
  17. Keeping fit
  18. Write every day
  19. Practice every day
  20. Get rid of clutter
  21. Check your spelling
  22. Strategies to keep you writing
  23. Take a nap
  24. Overcoming writer’s block
  25. Keep a word count
  26. Set a minimum target each day
  27. Use your memories
  28. Try free writing
  29. Unplug from the internet
  30. Make a list
  31. Write a character sketch
  32. Change your writing environment
  33. Write first drafts quickly
  34. Schedule your writing day
  35. Let your characters loose
  36. Write with music
  37. Take a break
  38. Collaborate
  39. Take up a hobby
  40. Use a dictionary
  41. Plan, plan, plan 
  42. Write, write, write
  43. Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite – until you get it right
  44. Edit, edit, edit
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Page updated in August 2015.