Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Revision & Grammar
The hard edits: Why every writer needs an editor/friend
Good friends save us from embarrassment. A good editor should, too. Read More “The hard edits: Why every writer needs an editor/friend”
Ask the Writer: Cumulative sentences
The Writer explains what cumulative sentences are and how authors used them to enhance their short stories. Read More “Ask the Writer: Cumulative sentences”
Cut the fat: Make your writing lean and clean
No one wants to slog through entangling vines, no matter how pretty. Here are some common offenders. Read More “Cut the fat: Make your writing lean and clean”
Punctuation Boot Camp: Our ultimate grammar guide
Whip those comma splices, uncertain semicolons, and errant exclamation marks into shape with our ultimate grammar guide.
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Top tips for revising your novel
Key strategies for tackling your first novel revision. Read More “Top tips for revising your novel”
Not to be: Removing be verbs from your writing
How to rout out lifeless be verbs from your work. Read More “Not to be: Removing be verbs from your writing”
Lose the legalese: Make your writing clear, brief, and accurate
Does your writing pass the “dude test?” Read More “Lose the legalese: Make your writing clear, brief, and accurate”
Ponder your words: How to wield the power of language
Carefully weigh your work (and its impact) before sending it out into the world. Read More “Ponder your words: How to wield the power of language”
How to receive critical feedback on your writing
Learning to receive criticism is an important step on your writer’s journey. Read More “How to receive critical feedback on your writing”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”