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 discussion about the use of “and” to connect two actions of the same subject. “And” doesn’t imply that the actions happen simultaneously.
Links to useful articles on grammar, punctuation, and writing fiction, especially helpful for students and educators beginning a new school year.
Writing novels and long fiction is hard. But the task isn’t impossible. And writing is fun and satisfying. A bit of encouragement for those struggling with their fiction.
The Magic of Fiction is a comprehensive handbook suitable for writers and editors, students and professionals.
There’s a lot of conflicting advice that tells writers to never use words that end in -ing or to not use -ing words under certain conditions. Explore both the advice and the rationale behind it.
Continue reading Writing Advice—What About -ing Words (Part Four) »
Explore the rationale behind writing advice before you choose to accept or reject it. Includes advice on semicolons, exclamation points, prologues, and opening stories with dreams.
Continue reading Writing Advice—Behind the Advice (Part Three) »
How’s a writer to know what writing advice is good and what is better ignored? A continuation of an earlier post.
Continue reading Writing Advice—Weighing the Advice (Part Two) »
Rather than listen to advice that says it’s unnecessary to learn the rules of writing and fiction, learn your craft.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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