Ask The Writer: What’s the Oxford comma?
Also known as the serial comma, this one pesky punctuation mark can cause a lot of confusion. Read More “Ask The Writer: What’s the Oxford comma?”
Revision & Grammar
Spring-cleaning your fiction: How to tidy up a messy draft
Two surefire ways to ensure your manuscript is lean & clean before it meets an editor’s eye. Read More “Spring-cleaning your fiction: How to tidy up a messy draft”
How to be a good critique partner for another writer
Employ these best practices when you don an editorial cap. Read More “How to be a good critique partner for another writer”
Ask The Writer: Is “OK” or “okay” the correct spelling?
And what about the past tense? Read More “Ask The Writer: Is “OK” or “okay” the correct spelling?”
From the front lines: The magic of ekphrasis
Sometimes, good writing is about the pictures. Read More “From the front lines: The magic of ekphrasis”
Re-breaking the bone: Hard revisions lead to stronger manuscripts
In theory, we all know revision is hard. In practice, it’s downright devastating…but your writing will be all the better for the pain. Read More “Re-breaking the bone: Hard revisions lead to stronger manuscripts”
10 questions to help you hire an editor
Need an expert hand to whip your draft into shape? These questions can help you find the consultant that is best suited to help you. Read More “10 questions to help you hire an editor”
Recognize and make nominalizations work for you
Learn why nominalizations aren’t all bad, and how to actively choose to include them in your writing and not accidentally fall into their use. Read More “Recognize and make nominalizations work for you”
Clean copy: What it is, why it matters, and how to produce it
Submitting copy that needs little fixing is an editor’s dream. Here is how you can start writing cleaner. Read More “Clean copy: What it is, why it matters, and how to produce it”
Ask The Writer: Is it alright to use multiple question marks?
We answer a reader’s question about the best way to show that a character is confused. Read More “Ask The Writer: Is it alright to use multiple question marks?”
Featured Posts
How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer
How one author brings home six figures each year without a day job – and how you can, too. Read More “How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer”
How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction
Creating truly memorable characters requires time, patience, and trust. Read More “How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction”
How to foster more empathy in your memoir
A successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page. Read More “How to foster more empathy in your memoir”