Be A More Confident Writer

Three Simple Edits that Make Writing Stronger

1. Don’t Hide Behind Parentheses  

There is a time and place for parentheses. In fiction, parentheses create a sub-vocal quality. They almost give the feeling of whispering under your breath to the person sitting next to you while someone else is talking at full volume. This makes parentheses an effective form of style, especially for humorous work. Of c…