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Show Me, Don’t Tell Me
The case for nouns over adjectives, specifics over generalities
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Robert Roy Britt
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August 2024

What Inspires You?
There's a part of you you need to listen to
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Robert Roy Britt
Building Trust: Facts vs. Opinions
Writing successfully amid erosion of trust in media
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Robert Roy Britt
How to Write Successful Health and Science Articles
My Medium Day talk will help you improve your credibility and build a following
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Robert Roy Britt
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Join Me LIVE on Medium Day
PLUS: Writer's Guide format change, and some personal news
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Robert Roy Britt
Overused Writing Devices to Avoid Like the Plague
If a phrase comes to mind easily, you probably need to work harder
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Robert Roy Britt
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July 2024

The Antidote to Algorithms: Quality Storytelling
Print magazine resurgence speaks volumes about the importance of quality and depth in online nonfiction writing
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Robert Roy Britt
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Skepticism: The Writer’s Most Important Skill
A case study on a simple, oft-repeated fact that’s just not true
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Robert Roy Britt
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When and Why to Focus on the What in Your Story
Don’t let who or when or why overshadow the what, if what is what’s new
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Robert Roy Britt
A Day in The Life of Rob, a Very Busy Writer and Editor
Someone wanted to know how I get so much done, so here you go
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The Critical Importance of a Final Checklist
When you think your draft is done, it’s time to get methodical
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Robert Roy Britt

June 2024

Why I Write for 12-Year-Olds
I’m not writing YA nonfiction. I just don’t want to limit my audience by turning people off.
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Robert Roy Britt
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