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What next?

27 Apr 2020 | Prompts

I've never read Franz Kafka's novel, Metamorphosis, so I have no idea what happened to his monstrous vermin. Here's what I did with his opening sentence.

Masterclass

19 Apr 2020 | Prompts

A passage about betrayal in a style inspired by Mary Shelley.

Cut to the chase

13 Apr 2020 | Prompts

This image prompted me to write about what's absent. There are eight lanes, but only seven runners crossing the finish line.

Viewfinder

05 Apr 2020 | First person, Prompts

I could have just described the view. But surely what we see is shaped by perspective? I added some context to give the imagery more meaning.

Website basics for small business

27 Jun 2018 | Advice, Writing

A well-designed website shouldn't be an afterthought for small business. Following these basic communication principles can make all the difference.

Exclamation mark overload

16 Jun 2018 | Advice, Writing

How the exclamation mark is overused and why writers should avoid it.

Angela Bensted is Brisbane-based freelance writer who likes to listen first and struggle with syntax later. She pitches stories to magazines, sometimes successfully, and helps businesses produce compelling copy for print and online.

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