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Words To Cut From Your Manuscript
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
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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How the word “Was” Affects Telling Vs. Showing #amwriting
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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Quality Vs. Quantity In The Self-Publishing World
I read an article in The Huffington Post yesterday that, at first, had me standing up and shouting, “Here! Here!”, then when I’d finished, I was filled with mixed emotions. I’m posting the link so you can read it before … Continue reading
Writing Tip – Lose the Cliché – They’re Dull As Dirt
The definition, according to Dictionary.com, of cliche is : a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, … Continue reading
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A Compelling Story Is Not Enough
I started a new book by a new author last night, and while it had a great hook, and the story began with a bang, it is already disappointing. Why? Poor editing. I am so disappointed for this writer. The … Continue reading
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Writing Tip – Patience, Grasshopper – Let it Marinate #awriting
I want to share with you a lesson I learned from a very wise young man. My 20 year old son. He is quite the visionary attending the University of Florida, hoping to eventually enter the film industry. Very often he reviews … Continue reading
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Writing Tip – Stuck on a Scene? Try Changing POV #amwriting
While working on a novel, I got stuck on a scene. It wasn’t going in the direction I wanted, my characters were two tough guys and were sounding like whiny children, and I just couldn’t get it to work. My son, an aspiring film … Continue reading
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