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Q&A How to make travel stories interesting?

Although the following might seem obvious, some of the things I tell my students include: don't use 'then'. If you have written it well one thing follows from another. Secondly, avoid starting sen...

posted 9y ago by S. Mitchell‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar S. Mitchell‭ · 2019-12-08T04:52:42Z (almost 5 years ago)
Although the following might seem obvious, some of the things I tell my students include: don't use 'then'. If you have written it well one thing follows from another.

Secondly, avoid starting sentences in the same way. Particularly avoid starting with 'I' or a similar pronoun.

Thirdly, vary the structure of your sentences for effect. Use simple sentences for pace, etc.

Fourthly, try to use some similes and metaphors to make your writing more interesting.

Fifthly, vary your vocabulary and definitely avoid repeating most words.

Sixthly, include more details. For example, what did the explosives smell like?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2015-12-21T20:12:14Z (almost 9 years ago)
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