Growth

Explain an idea with a case

Whenan explanation stays abstract

State an idea from your draft, then write one specific case. “Small delays accumulate” could become “Each approval took a day; five approvals used the week.” Explain what the case shows and where it stops applying. Reread: does it illuminate the idea, or merely decorate it?

Start tiny

Write one concrete case of your idea.

Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea

Graham, S., & Perin, D. (2007), Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle and High Schools. Read the source ↗ Meta-analysis supports specific text-product goals and revision instruction in school writing. Adult creative-writing transfer is uncertain; questions and schedule are editorial.

Growth: Supporting habits that improve the conditions for useful repetitions: preparation, consistency or necessary recovery.

From the screen to the fridge

Keep your practice in sight.

Library cards are free to read and print. Choose the ones you’ll use, put them where their cues happen, and keep returning to the practice. Our boxed collections are separate printed editions.