How to Write Better: 7 Instant Fixes. Does your writing stand out?
Do you worry whether your writing is good enough? I can see you nodding your head. You are not alone. Every writer has doubts about his or her writing. The good thing is that writing is a journey. On this journey, you can either travel the long road – or use shortcuts. Using shortcuts means learning to spot and fix mistakes in order to write better. Here are seven instant fixes that will improve your writing. But … what is good writing? Inexperienced writers think that ‘good’ writing is elaborate. No, good writing is simple. 1: The art of natural Check out an example of elaborate writing below (I’ve sourced examples of writing from free Kindle books chosen at random).
This is from a story about a young girl who is at home with her young brother when a thunderstorm strikes. An ebony abyss claimed the den. I take this to mean, “The room went dark.” Maybe the author consulted a Thesaurus to create a sentence with special words. Your words should sound natural. Careful! 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects. Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there?
Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. Anything from soda pop cap lids to spoons and more. You honestly don’t know some of the creative things you can do with what could possible be junk. - StumbleUpon. Envisioning Disney Characters in Real Life on the Behance Network. Create a Fabulous Home Office—In Your Closet! If you’ve ever lamented your lack of a home office, there’s a new trend that may solve your problem—The Closet Office.
While your digs might not have a guest room to spare, you surely have a closet, and therein, a solution. All you need is a few hours and a nearby office supply store, and you’ve got a clever way to make the most of your small space. Ready to work from home? Follow our step-by-step guide for transforming your closet into an enviable office. 1. First, remove your clothes (from your closet, not your body!). 2. To really make your office feel like its own “room” and enhance the illusion of a deeper space, create contrast between the inner walls of the closet and the rest of the room’s walls. 3.
Outfit your office with furniture that fits and maximizes your space. 4. Now, the real fun begins: Adding flair. Frame graphic or floral prints and place them on your desk or shelves. 5. Sound Types. FindSounds Search the Web for Sounds What types of sounds can be found on the Web using FindSounds?
Below is a partial list. Click on any link below to perform a search, or enter one or more words in the search box above and then click on the Search button. Art 1. Optical Design. Draw a Stickman. Design for kids and the home. VoiceDraw. Create paintings from photos - StumbleUpon. Did you ever wanted to be a great artist?
But unfortunately you are really bad at it? Well that's ok because now with Psykopaint you can be a great artist with no skills. But how does it work? Open a photo you like and paint it using a variety of tools like brush, spraycan, ribbon, knife, Psykopaint will choose the colors automatically for you So you don't need to worry about it and focus on a style you like. Impressionist, cubist, abtract or classic, or something totally unique. Sketch Swap. Who needs a camera? Artists create hyper-real paintings which look just like photos. Taking a photo this clear would be a feat for many - but these stunning images are actually hand-painted or drawn.
Last week the detailed pencil drawings by Scottish artist Paul Cadden caught the eye, but the exhibition at the Plus One gallery also showcases other artists creating hyper-real pictures. Explaining the aim of one of his pieces, artist Tom Martin says: "Essentially I’m trying to look for ways to create a situation whereby things are believably real, yet impossible. "The scenario here is impossible and cannot ever exist in this world at least, but we are forced to accept it. " Including three BP Portrait Award winners, the display features both portraits and still life works - though chocolate lovers may be disappointed by Cynthia Poole's confectionery as those grabbable-looking bars are sadly unreal...
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