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Identifying the Strongest Image in a Sentence (and Letting It Lead)
Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/10/25 Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/10/25

Identifying the Strongest Image in a Sentence (and Letting It Lead)

Learn how to identify the strongest image in a sentence. Discover how to spot cluttered description, find the image that carries emotional weight, and trim your prose for clarity, rhythm, and impact. Includes before-and-after examples and quick fixes.

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Missing Image Hierarchy: Why Some Descriptions Confuse the Reader (and How to Fix Them)
Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/9/25 Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/9/25

Missing Image Hierarchy: Why Some Descriptions Confuse the Reader (and How to Fix Them)

Learn how to fix confusing or cluttered descriptions in your writing. Discover what image hierarchy is, why it matters, and how to guide your reader’s eye through a scene with focus, pacing, and clarity. Includes examples and quick fixes.

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How to Avoid Overexplaining in Writing (Hint: Trust Your Readers!)
Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/4/25 Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/4/25

How to Avoid Overexplaining in Writing (Hint: Trust Your Readers!)

Learn how to avoid overexplaining in writing. See examples of common overexplaining mistakes, discover why it weakens your prose, and get practical tips to trust your readers, cut clutter, and keep your sentences clear and confident.

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Flat Description: Why Your Writing Feels Lifeless (and How to Fix It)
Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/1/25 Style & Clarity J.D Rhodes 10/1/25

Flat Description: Why Your Writing Feels Lifeless (and How to Fix It)

Learn how to fix flat description in writing. See examples of lifeless vs. vivid description, understand why description falls flat, and get simple tips to add sensory detail, POV, and energy so your scenes come alive.

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How to Use Sentence Variety in Writing, So Your Readers Stay Awake
Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/21/25 Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/21/25

How to Use Sentence Variety in Writing, So Your Readers Stay Awake

Learn how to use sentence variety in writing to keep your prose lively and engaging. See examples of monotonous vs. varied sentences, understand why variety matters, and get quick tips to mix rhythm, length, and structure so your readers stay hooked.

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Avoid Redundancy & Over-Descriptive Writing: How to Keep It Clear
Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/20/25 Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/20/25

Avoid Redundancy & Over-Descriptive Writing: How to Keep It Clear

Learn how to avoid redundancy and over-descriptive writing. See clear examples of wordy vs. concise sentences, understand why wordiness happens, and get simple editing tips to keep your prose sharp, clear, and powerful.

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Run-On Sentences: How to Spot Them and Fix Them Fast
Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/19/25 Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/19/25

Run-On Sentences: How to Spot Them and Fix Them Fast

Learn how to spot and fix run-on sentences in your writing. See clear examples of run-ons, comma splices, and sentence smash-ups, plus simple rules to repair them with punctuation, conjunctions, and better rhythm.

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How to Avoid Over-Descriptive Writing
Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/18/25 Sentence-Level Mechanics J.D Rhodes 9/18/25

How to Avoid Over-Descriptive Writing

Learn how to avoid over-descriptive writing and purple prose. See clear examples of bloated vs. balanced sentences, understand why overwriting happens, and get simple rules to keep your prose sharp, vivid, and reader-friendly.

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