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Writing Descriptive Text

In descriptive writing, the author does not tell the reader what was seen, felt, tested, smelled, or heard. Rather, he describes something that he experienced and, through his choice of words, makes it seem real. In other words, descriptive writing is vivid, colorful, and detailed. Bringing Words to Life Descriptive writing creates an impression in…

Start Writing your Animal Stories by Thinking Like your Pet

Pets make great subjects for stories. Especially your pet, who is the best pet in the world. But…where and how do we start a story? First, you need an idea…and maybe you should take a moment and follow your pet around the house or take him for a walk. What is he thinking about? Does…

Byron Pitts: Writing a Great Opening Line

Award-winning Journalist Byron Pitts stopped by Rescue Writing to offer a little support for our young writers. You will be a little smarter in two minutes, if you watch my video, or read my story. The secret of writing a story people want to read starts with the first sentence. Tell your reader something they…

Rescue Writing Rides into the News

Last Friday afternoon Rescue Writing took part in a fun community event to share the great work we are doing with teachers and young writers. Florida Funders partnered with the rideshare service Uber to give start-up companies an opportunity to give a 15 minute pitch of their business to an investor, here’s the catch, in…