Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Better paragraph breaks. The story behind 'mad money' and 'pin money.' Bruce bad.
Apr 15, 2025
Discover how to craft captivating paragraphs that go beyond traditional structures to engage readers. Uncover the intriguing histories of terms like 'mad money' and 'pin money,' revealing how they reflect women's evolving financial power. Dive into the cultural significance these phrases hold today, and enjoy a humorous take on personal language quirks. This exploration of writing and financial vocabulary promises to enlighten and entertain!
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Craft Paragraphs Like a Conductor
- Focus on creating an experience for readers, not just delivering information.
- Think of yourself as a symphony conductor, guiding the reader through the text.
Snapple's Secret Flavor
- Rafi Kachadorian discusses confidentiality agreements in the flavor industry.
- He uses a paragraph break to emphasize the secrecy surrounding Snapple's flavor development.
Create Suspense with Paragraph Breaks
- Use the start of a new paragraph to conclude the previous one's point.
- This technique creates a sense of suspense and draws the reader in.
