The lead is one of the main building blocks of writing. Here are 7 types of leads, all of which will leave readers wanting more.
Exorcise these filler words from your writing and then don’t use them again, ever
I would so very much appreciate it if people would really just stop using these words in stuff I have to edit.
Back to basics: the nut graph
WordCount’s occasional series on writing basics looks at the nut graph, the little paragraph with the big impact.
8 ways to take the pain out of writing slideshows
Turns out slideshows are tougher to tackle than you’d think. But there are simple ways to lessen the sting.
Roundup of WordCount’s best reads of 2012
A deadly avalanche, a serial killer revisited, riding the Tour de France and other best reads for writers from 2012.
Everything you need to know about word counts (but were too afraid to ask your editor)
This tutorial covers how to calculate an article’s length, what’s considered too long or short, the best way to make trims, and what to do when you come up short.