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”
Revision & Grammar
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”
How to find your novel’s structure
Five writers share processes for developing frameworks that allow stories to stand on their own. Read More “How to find your novel’s structure”
Career Chops: Do I really need an editor?
Spoiler alert: Yes. Read More “Career Chops: Do I really need an editor?”
The top 10 golden rules of self-editing
Use these self-editing tips for success. Read More “The top 10 golden rules of self-editing”
Featured Posts
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)
Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”