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35 Surprising Little Ways to Improve Your Stories

Simple but effective nonfiction writing tips ripped from my daily editing suggestions

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Robert Roy Britt
Apr 07, 2025
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When I edit the writing of others, I like to explain my fixes or make suggestions so the writer can make them, which reinforces learning. Many of the suggestions are variations on common themes, yet there are infinite ways to explain and fix the common shortcomings. Sometimes I share these suggestions via Substack Notes. So I pawed through all my notes …

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