Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
The basics on nouns, how they can be used, and how they can be identified.
Continue reading Nouns—The Parts of Speech (1)—Writing Essentials »
Encouragement for fiction editors to experience story from the inside by writing either short or long fiction, whatever they typically edit.
Adjectives can be paired or grouped to modify a single noun—learn the rules for using multiple adjectives, including the Royal Order of Adjectives. Explanation of coordinate and cumulative adjectives, and tips for using commas with adjectives as well.
Tips for making readers care about your characters and the story events at every stage of your long fiction.
Push characters to their breaking points and beyond. Don’t hold back but challenge your characters beyond what they thought they could do. Push them beyond what you thought they could do.
Encouragement for a new writing year.
Continue reading Another Year—Encouragement and a Reminder of Goals »
More on the purposes of dialogue tags—use them to keep a story flowing.
Ways to get writing when the words won’t flow. Writing prompts and encouragement for the writer who doesn’t know what to write next.
Include anticipation in your stories to keep readers turning pages and involved with possible outcomes for your characters.
Reminder about the National Novel Writing Month and encouragement to try something new.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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