The Best Way to Improve Your Writing: Write in Active Voice

The Best Way to Improve Your Writing: Write in Active Voice

One of the easiest ways to improve your writing is to ensure that you are writing in active voice. Active voice means that the subject (usually a noun or noun phrase) comes before the predicate (the verb or verb clause). Another way to say it is that the subject...
Tone vs. Voice: What’s the Difference?

Tone vs. Voice: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse the terms “voice” and “tone” in writing. Are they the same thing, or are they different? These terms are often used interchangeably, and I confess that I’ve used them interchangeably as well. Their meanings are similar, which is why we all get a...