Tag Archives: writing tips

Sittin’ on the Porch with Kelly – Author Cynthia Ley – The Power of Words #amwriting

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Kelly Abell

It’s a little cooler on the porch today, so Author Cynthia Ley and I are sipping hot cocoa with those little tiny marshmallows, a rare drink in Florida. We take the opportunity to enjoy it when we can. Cynthia has … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #3 – Avoiding Worn Out Phrases – Warning: Adult Content #amwriting

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I think I’ll have a little fun today. I was participating in some readers’ forums on various sites and ran across this thread where readers commented on trite, overused, and worn out phrases that authors use in novels. I had … Continue reading →

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Jenifer Ruff – What I’ve Learned Along My Publishing Journey #amwriting

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Today I’d like to share a glass of tea with Jenifer Ruff, published author with World Castle Publishing. We are chatting about what she’s learned along her publishing journey. Let’s listen in: As a newly published author, I have several … Continue reading →

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Self-Publishing Tip #1 – NEVER Edit Your Own Work #amwriting

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Everyone who owns a computer or tablet these days fancies themselves a writer. In my days as an EIC for a publishing company, I can’t tell you how many submissions I chucked due to poor editing, Gad Zooks! The manuscripts … Continue reading →

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Put On Your Online Suit – Correct Spelling #amwriting #grammar

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Kelly Abell

I have a lot of pet peeves as a writer, and I get “peeved” a lot when I view posts on social media. Just because it is a casual post does not mean you shouldn’t put your best foot forward. … Continue reading →

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Put On Your Online Suit – Tips on Professional Online Conduct

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Kelly Abell

This is a topic near and dear to my heart. Poor online behavior is a total pet peeve of mine and since this is my blog, I’d like to rant about it. So if you’ll indulge me, I want to … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #2 Head Hopping

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Whose eye are you viewing the story through?  This is called Point of View (POV). It is something a writer needs to give considerable thought to before the first words ever get written on a page. You can write a … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip #1 – Passive Voice

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

One of the most common errors people make is writing in passive voice.  This slows down the action of your story and should be avoided as much as possible.  How do I recognize passive voice you ask? Passive voice always consists of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Write with Kelly

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Kelly Abell

Welcome to my blog. I’m so excited you decided to stop by and join me on my journey. I was inspired to begin this blog by another author who visited my author website http://www.kellyabellbooks.com and found a page there where I’d … Continue reading →

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