Certain words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something subjective: how to choose between emotional and intellectual words for effect. You won’t always agree with me, of course; you’re writers. …
Continue reading Tips on Word Choice No.19: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion?
Certain words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something subjective: how to choose between emotional and intellectual words for effect. You won’t always agree with me, of course; you’re writers. …
Continue reading Tips on Word Choice: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? No18
Certain words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something subjective: how to choose between emotional and intellectual words for effect. You won’t always agree with me, of course; you’re writers. …
Continue reading Tips on Word Choice: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? No17
Sorry about the delay, this should have been posted Tuesday, but I was somewhat occupied. Some words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something subjective: how to choose between emotional …
Continue reading Tips on Word Choice: Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? No.16
This series started on my other blog.  If you want to see the earlier examples, please visit and search the archive. Some words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of emotion in our work? For these few weeks, I’m looking at something …
Continue reading Ruled by Intellect or Emotion? Tips on Word Choice #14
I began this series on my original blog at http://stuartaken.blogspot.com and I'm now starting the process of placing the same posts on both sites whilst I work out which is most useful for readers. Some words/phrases can induce fairly specific responses in readers. As writers, we all know this, but do we use the power of …
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