Example 2#: “After turning it on, the USB cords can be moved near the computer.”
To fix it, bring the action to the front. State what happened first, including additional details later.
Example 2# (fixed): “After turning it on, move the USB cords near the computer.”
Now that you understand the basics of eliminating passive writing, let’s apply this to a sample paragraph. Let’s say the topic is about accessing Windows Ozark’s Uninstall a Program feature*.
How to Access Windows Ozark’s Uninstall a Program Feature
Step 1: To begin, you should click on …

You may have seen Demand Studios toss around the phrase “passive writing” a lot. It’s not something they made up either–it’s a real (and common) problem new writers make in an attempt to lengthen or fluff up their article.
Unfortunately, passive writing is hard on the eyes, especially for the Internet readers you want to attract. It also makes it more difficult to understand the article’s purpose because of the needless extra verbs–a sign of amateur writing.
But what the heck is passive writing?
Demand Studios and Passive Writing: Definition
You probably …

If you write for Demand Studios, you are probably familiar with rewrites.  Everyone gets rewrite requests, even top Demand Studios contributors.
What is a Rewrite Request?
A rewrite request is a request from an editor to fix a certain part of an article that does not meet Demand Studios’ editorial standards.  Some common rewrite requests include:

Fixing minor or significant grammar mistakes or confusing, unclear sentences.

Being more specific about a point discussed in the article.

Clarifying points made in an article with additional references (i.e.; you made a statement that the editor could not …

Demand Studios is a media content company that distributes high quality content to numerous websites, including Livestrong.com, eHow, and Trails.com.  Demand Studios hires editors and freelance writers to perfect the content for distribution, earning it a top spot amongst websites looking for high quality content.
In writing circles Demand Studios is known as one of the best paying writing websites –and one of the hardest to adapt to.
How Demand Studios Differs
Unlike other writing website such as Associated Content or Bukisa, Demand Studios specifically hires content writers to write high quality content …