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WRARTE. From STAR to STARE to WRARTE. STAR Writing formula. Substitute. Replace: Overused words Weak verbs with strong verbs Weak adjectives with strong adjectives Common nouns with proper nouns “dead” words. Take Out. Take out: Unnecessary repetitions
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WRARTE From STAR to STARE to WRARTE
STAR Writing formula
Substitute Replace: • Overused words • Weak verbs with strong verbs • Weak adjectives with strong adjectives • Common nouns with proper nouns • “dead” words
Take Out Take out: • Unnecessary repetitions • Unimportant or irrelevant information • Parts that might belong in another piece
Add Add: • Detail • Description • New information • Figurative language • Development • Clarification of meanings • Expanded ideas
Rearrange Rearrange: • The sequence to produce a desired effect • The order for a more logical flow
WRITE • DRAFT IDEAS • WRITE FROM THE HEART
Rearrange Rearrange: • The sequence to produce a desired effect • The order for a more logical flow
Add Add: • Detail • Description • New information • Figurative language • Development • Clarification of meanings • Expanded ideas
Substitute Replace: • Overused words • Weak verbs with strong verbs • Weak adjectives with strong adjectives • Common nouns with proper nouns • “dead” words
Take Out Take out: • Unnecessary repetitions • Unimportant or irrelevant information • Parts that might belong in another piece
EditRead for errors • Check for spelling/ typos • Read aloud: Put periods where you pause • Apostrophes for contractions or ownership • Comma to pause, to set off a phrase