Lifestyle: In Practice

What makes a paragraph powerful? In this post, Grace Sofia explores Francine Prose’s take on the rhythm and purpose behind each breath of writing. A paragraph, she writes, is more than structure—it’s a build-up, a release, a shift in light. With insight from Reading Like a Writer, this piece offers guidance for writers seeking meaning between the margins, and the freedom to break the rules beautifully.

What makes a sentence beautiful? In this thoughtful post, Grace Sofia explores Francine Prose’s lessons on clarity, rhythm, and revision. From Hemingway’s restraint to the power of reading aloud, she breaks down how good writing comes from intention and sound. Whether you’re revising a short story or crafting your next essay, this piece will change the way you see your own words.