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Become first-rate writers

www.thestorymint.com ©

Master the Art of Writing

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For leading edge writing

USE YOUR:

Spell check

Grammar Check

And

Style Check“Fascinating & innovative automated feedback tool for writers.” N. Gibson, Editor in Chief

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Style Guide™ matches style with readership

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Readers For example: these magazines

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Submit textCase Study

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ResultResult: It’s on the grid!

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Writing for the digital age

• Short sentences • Add active verbs/adverbs• Style found in company

reports differs from easy reading, non- fiction and business reading.

• Styles land in different quadrants – fact, entertainment, technical.

• Tell and compel• Use active verbs• Short sentences• Remove unnecessary

words• Start strong/stay strong• Avoid long phrases• Front load sentences

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How sentences change

The words to tell the same story change as they shift around the grid.

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