Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Even the best writing advice might not work for every circumstance. Remind yourself that some advice won’t fit your story or a particular circumstance.
Writing rules can frustrate writers, but following rules is important. On the other hand, breaking rules can be the answer for a section of text.
A list of resources for grammar and punctuation as well as style and usage. Introduction to a series on very specific questions regarding usage.
Tips for a mix of writing situations you might have trouble with including weaved or wove, may or might, and set or sit.
Know when to quit when searching for obscure grammar and punctuation rules.
The use of there’s for there are—is it acceptable?
Continue reading Grammatically Correct or Culturally Acceptable Wording »
There are rules for numbers in fiction, but the key is consistency. Learn a few of the most common conventions for numbers.
Is it a comma before which or before who or before that? Are there really rules and do I have to follow them in my fiction? Tips for comma use with essential and non-essential phrases and clauses.
Continue reading Restrictive or Not—When Do Clauses Need Commas? »
No matter what some expert says, you don’t have to write every day to be a real writer.
Who says you can’t use incomplete sentences in fiction? If you were taught that “rule” in school, take your liberty and write in sentence fragments if you want to. Keep in mind, however, than not all incomplete sentences work.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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