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Category: On Writing
These posts are designed to pass along lessons in writing and editing to the next generation as well as be a source of inspiration when writers have hit the wall.
First Draft Read-Through: An Editor Free Zone
So, you’ve finished your novel! Congrats! Whether it’s your first, third, or seventh novel, it’s still a huge accomplishment. However, your feelings of euphoria are quickly fading at the thought of (cue dramatic music) editing.
Mining for Memory Gold: How to Write from Your Experiences
It’s all material.
That’s what I tell myself no matter the situation. Now, that’s not much consolation when you whack your pinky toe on the edge of your desk or walk into a wall after waking up from a hard nap, but it’s true.
Foolproof Proofreading
A draft sprinkled with poor grammar, inconsistencies, and misused words will not be taken seriously in any context. Still, as authors, it’s easy to look right past our writing’s errors. How can we sharpen our self-proofreading skills?
6 Questions/Drafts of Writing a Killer Novel
How many more times must you slog your way through those 345 pages you just penned to perfection? Some say three. Ernest Hemingway says 39. Although this post may not provide a clear-cut answer, it does offer another approach.
Writing for the Modern Reader
You have about 10 seconds. Ten seconds to convince your reader that what you have to say is important. In the 21st century, readers don’t have the patience or attention span to labor over your words. These 10 methods will help make your writing clear and concise.
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