Express your ideas by writing with Clarity and Confidence


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Whether you're just starting out or growing your craft, there's something here to spark your imagination and strengthen your voice.

This Week’s Focus: Clarity & Confidence in Writing

From avoiding run-on sentences to recognising when passive voice weakens your message, let's explore simple techniques that help you express your ideas with impact.

A confident writer knows the rules, and when to break them for style!

Mini Skill Tip for Writing

Avoid Run-On Sentences

When a sentence carries more than one complete thought, break it into two shorter, clearer ones. This makes your writing crisp and easy to follow.


Example: Instead of "The pan was hot my fingers got burnt.” Rewrite it as "The pan was hot. My fingers got burnt."

Writing Prompt of the Week

Start your story with:

"I knew something was wrong the moment I walked in."
A perfect opening line to hook your reader and generate interest. Let your imagination unravel the suspense - short, gripping, or humorous, your voice decides the tone!

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”

Jim Rohn

Grammar Focus: Common Mistakes

Overusing Passive Voice

The project was completed by me.
I completed the project.


Why it matters: Active voice keeps your writing direct, engaging, and clear.

Word Play: Anagram Puzzle

Theme: Famous Authors
Can you crack these author name jumbles?

  1. KRAM WAITN
  2. NEJA AEUNTS
  3. AGTNOSNL SEHGUH
  4. ESACRLH SKINCDE
  5. APEEEKSSRHA

Try solving before peeking at the answers! Answers at the end of the newsletter.

Vocab Builder

Synonym Shuffle
Frequently Used Word: Eloquent

Synonyms: articulate, expressive, silver-tongued
Prompt:
Write one sentence describing your favourite movie using alliteration and your most eloquent language.

Word of the Week

Peregrinate (verb)
To travel or wander from place to place.
Prompt:
Describe a dream journey you'd take if you could peregrinate without responsibilities. Where would you go and why?

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Until next time,

Keep writing. Keep growing.

Gomati Sekhar Ghosh

Answers for Anagram Puzzle:

  1. Mark Twain
  2. Jane Austen
  3. Langston Hughes
  4. Charles Dickens
  5. Shakespeare

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