Revising the rules
My 10 personal rules for revision. Read More “Revising the rules”
Revision & Grammar
So you want/need to work with an editor?
Here’s how to find one and what to expect from the process. Read More “So you want/need to work with an editor?”
What an apple tree taught me about editing
“Editing is just like pruning – every sentence functions like a limb.” Read More “What an apple tree taught me about editing”
Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader
How can writers evaluate their own work? Read More “Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”
How to merge your many drafts in the revision process
Plus, the dangers of over-writing them. Read More “How to merge your many drafts in the revision process”
10 tips for working with an independent editor
What every author needs to know before signing a contract. Read More “10 tips for working with an independent editor”
Essential questions for revision
Ready to revise? Begin with these questions.
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Go long & cut, or write short & add?
Writers share their best tips for penning first drafts. Read More “Go long & cut, or write short & add?”
Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved
A guide to commas, clauses, commonly mixed-up words, and more, with can’t-fail tricks to keep your writing clean. Read More “Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions
Here are all the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions”
Insider: Horror Writers Association
Whether you’ve been writing spine-tinglers for years or are brand-new to the genre, this organization has a lot to offer horror lovers. Read More “Insider: Horror Writers Association”
Get away to write: 7 writing retreats happening in 2023
These seven upcoming writing retreats should be on your radar.
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