Descriptive writing is a powerful tool that adds life and depth to your writing. Effective descriptions breathe life into your ideas and put the reader in the scene where those ideas live. If I want ...

When I first taught personal narrative in my freshmen Literature and Writing course last year I planned a traditional unit. I practiced descriptive writing techniques by having them listen to the ...

Writers use language to create different effects. Learning how to use these will make your writing more engaging. This video shows how to use descriptive language techniques effectively.

In this guide, we’ll share exercises to help you use your own natural language power to create writing that’s engaging yet simple, so scroll downwards to make your way through it. We’ll also hear from ...