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Writing Time: Selfish, Selfless, or Saving Others?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Christopher Slater I will start out by saying that this is a perfect example of what is meant by the phrase, “Doctor, heal thyself!” I am the absolute worst at not following this advice. Of course, that is probably why I have joked with my students that my…
Writing Week in Review: 12/31-1/6
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Last week I mentioned that I had unexpectedly found myself with two partial works in progress to start off 2017. This left me with a bit of a conundrum: should I keep both as active drafts or set one aside until the other is finished? Though I am not a…
How To: Proofread Your Manuscript
Hello, and welcome to How To Wednesday. After a few weeks of neglecting my poor blog, I decided to return with a How To that I hope many will find useful, How To Proofread Your Manuscript. Firstly, let me give my opinion on this subject. You need a professional proofreader! I know many will tell…
one of the best tips I’ve read in a long time
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I loved this article by Janice Hardy. Her tips on how to enhance a story with characters really got me to thinking more about mine. Everyone has quirks. Good, bad, funny, sad, or funky, we all have something that makes us unique. So, what is weird or quirky about your…
How Your Attitude Affects Your Chances of Success in Writing
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Meg Dowell The advantage of balancing my time between both sides of the business – writing, and editing – is that I see all the mistakes writers make when they express interest in, or begin, working for an editor. I have long since corrected these things in my…
How to Keep Your Readers From Asking, “Why Didn’t They Just…?”
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Stephanie O’Brien My siblings and I have sometimes joked that we could take over several fictional universes with the power of “Why didn’t they just…?” When characters fail to use an obvious solution, or forget a skill or superpower that could easily resolve the situation, it can be…
The Best Debut Novels of 2016
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
I have a warm place in my heart for newly published writers – there is something special about fresh blood – so I want to highlight some of the most exciting debut novels of 2016. As with most of my lists, these novels are in no particular order and are…
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