One easy way to add flair to your writing style is to vary the pattern of your sentences. Try these strategies that add interest without sacrificing meaning or correct grammar:
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Start with a description. (Dangling over the cliff, Martha considered her options.)
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Combine sentences by inserting one idea into another. (Martha, who hated heights, looked at the ground.)
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Cut unnecessary words. (The mountain was 3,000 feet high in altitude.)
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Look for strong verbs. (Strolled or rushed instead of went, for example)
