Author Archives: loren

Well Dressed Writing: Tips For Effective Page Design

Posted on February 22, 2008 by loren

Writing is a complex process with a seemingly endless array of choices. What kind of document will you write? What is your purpose in writing it? What point do you want to get across? How will the beginning, middle, and … Continue reading →

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Building Relationships With Your Readers

Posted on February 21, 2008 by loren

I stared out at a wall of glum faces. “What’s going on, you guys? Didn’t you like the reading?” The essay at hand was a masterpiece of nuance, one of the most influential pieces in the modern conservationist movement, and … Continue reading →

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Guest Post for The Urban Monk

Posted on February 20, 2008 by loren

I just contributed a guest post to The Urban Monk entitled, “Following the Path to Writing Excellence.” In it, I discuss the intersections between Buddhism and the writing craft. If you’re interested, please check it out at Following the Path … Continue reading →

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How To Write An Effective Conclusion

Posted on February 20, 2008 by loren

Relatively inexperienced writers tend to walk around with a mental list of writing rules, which they have painstakingly gleaned from high school and college English and writing teachers. A snippet of such a list might read: 1. Don’t use personal … Continue reading →

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Become An Academic Writing Rockstar

Posted on February 19, 2008 by loren

This is it: you’ve been assigned your first paper of the spring semester. It’s due in two weeks, and your palms are already sweaty. It’s not that you hate writing. You enjoy creative writing – poems, personal narratives – when … Continue reading →

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Hack Those Unfulfilled Intentions

Posted on February 18, 2008 by loren

One thing I like most about personal productivity/personal development/self improvement blogs is that they try to turn wishes and dreams into plans and actions. They work to remove the stumbling blocks that keep “someday I want to” from turning into … Continue reading →

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Writing Power’s Links To Love: February 17

Posted on February 17, 2008 by loren

Each Sunday, Writing Power presents links that we think you might like.  Enjoy! “If You Don’t Do It Now, You’ll Regret It Later” by David B. Bohl at Slow Down Fast.  This post is a great reminder of the ways living … Continue reading →

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How To Write An Effective Summary

Posted on February 16, 2008 by loren

 Writing is not one task with a specific, unchanging set of rules.  Consequently, it’s often counterproductive to classify writing as “Good” or “Bad” because doing so assumes an oversimplified view of what writing is.  Instead of aspiring to the title … Continue reading →

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A Quotation From Jack London

Posted on February 15, 2008 by loren

“You can’t wait for inspiration.  You have to go after it with a club.” — Jack London

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Learn To Wield The Mighty Semicolon

Posted on February 15, 2008 by loren

Semicolons are one of the most feared punctuation marks around. They’re an inexplicable mix of a colon and a comma, and they justifiably intimidate many writers. How does one use this strange tool? Using semicolons can add an air of … Continue reading →

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