For creative writing II I need to give a presentation about the ****?ror ****?ks I read. What can I do for the class participation requirement? (other ***?ople made the class break up and do a skit, someone else had objects they passed around for improvisation)
- Yu

Down with writer’s block? Here are 7 transitions to help you overcome the vicious mental block:

1. “A good example would be”. Give examples on the point you’ve just stated. It not only helps your readers understand better, it also gives them a good idea on how they can apply what you’ve just said into their business, lives or studies.

2. “Above all”. Add another point to your article.

3. “Admittedly”. Leak a secret or two. This approach catches the attention of your reader because it suggests you’re giving away valuable information. Who else doesn’t like to know a little more secret?

4. “Don’t get me wrong”. Provide an alternative viewpoint. An good example would be, “Article writing is simple and easy but don’t get me wrong. There’s no shortcut to writing a good article except through constant improvisation on your writing style and a good track record of experience.”

5. “To get back to the point”. This transition works best when you’ve deviated from your subject topic by a little. It brings the attention of your readers back to your main topic. Most useful when you’re not willing to take out a few points you’ve just written that does not fit into your article a hundred percent.

6. “In summary”. Summarize what you’ve just said. It makes what you’ve just said much easier to understand. Call for your reader to take certain actions, say, to try out a tip or two from the 7 tips you’ve just shared with them.

7. “This is why”. Give reasons why a fact is such. Works best when used to explain statistics. “The thing people regret the most in life in their deathbed is not taking enough risks in their lives. And this is why you should just test out this approach to experience the level of success you deserve.”


- Dominic Tay