by Faye Arcand | Feb 16, 2023 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
Writing can be a challenge at the best of times, but getting rid of some bad habits can make a quick difference. Let’s take a look. 1. Don’t Try to be Something, or Someone, You’re Not. Your voice is unique to you. Here’s the thing, when you...
by Faye Arcand | Feb 28, 2022 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
What Are Filler Words? According to Wikipedia, filler words are used in linguistics to signal a pause or that a person is finished speaking. Common words are ‘um’, ‘ah’, ‘like’, ‘basically’, ‘okay’, and...
by Faye Arcand | Apr 6, 2020 | My Twisted Writer Brain…
When I write, I don’t think. As a result, I have twenty words that make their way to the page when they don’t belong. What are filler words? They’re words that slip into our sentences but are unnecessary, don’t enhance the sentence, and pad the...