Monthly Archives: October 2015

Words To Cut From Your Manuscript

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Here is some great information I found on Diana Urban’s blog. When you’re revising any piece of writing — a novel, a news article, a blog post, marketing copy, etc. — there are certain words you should delete to make the … Continue reading →

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How Not to Use Not

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I spend a great deal of time reading books on writing and I’ve found a gem.  I know a lot of famous authors have referred people to this book, and I couldn’t agree more.  The book is The Elements of … Continue reading →

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Graphic Ways to Build Your Brand as an Author

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Many authors new to the published scene are astonished at how overwhelming the marketing piece to our industry is. Believe me, I’m still learning! In this blog post, I’m going to post a few tips that are necessary to begin to building … Continue reading →

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How the word “Was” Affects Telling Vs. Showing #amwriting

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I must tell you that I am one that constantly wants to improve my craft.  I think we are always developing as writers, and when you find a friend that makes you better, you HANG on to that friend!  I have … Continue reading →

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