Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Unnecessary words can burden your stories with flab, make them sag. The wrong words can even diffuse the impact you’re trying to create. Be alert for these phrases and words that can dull your fiction.
A recap of articles—with links—from 2012, including the most popular.
There are rules for numbers in fiction, but the key is consistency. Learn a few of the most common conventions for numbers.
Encouragement for the new year. Don’t just start something new, finish up those projects that’ve been hanging over your head.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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