Not “feeling it,” but need to get some writing in? Don’t have time for a long sit at the coffee shop, but you might have fifteen minutes before carpool? Technical fixes are the way to go. 1. Check for “was verb-ing” constructions. In Microsoft Word, do a wildcard search: Open Advanced Find and Replace Check […] … Continue reading Five Quick Fixes To Make Your Essay Better Right Now — BREVITY’s Nonfiction Blog
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#amwriting: the role of the #proofreader — Life in the Realm of Fantasy
I am nearly at the end of the editing process on my new novel, Billy Ninefingers, a tale set in Huw the Bard’s world. When I am finished with the revisions, I will format my manuscript to be uploaded as both eBook and paper books. At that point, I will be looking for proof readers. […] … Continue reading #amwriting: the role of the #proofreader — Life in the Realm of Fantasy
Where’s a stick of chalk when you really need one?
(Originally posted on writealready2017) For those of you not familiar with me or my hangups, I'm a grammar freak. Not in the sense that I can expertly and effortlessly diagram any sentence, or succinctly explain why a sentence is wrong...but simply because I know when something is wrong, and how to fix it. One of … Continue reading Where’s a stick of chalk when you really need one?
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By Freddie Tubbs Grammar and punctuation can be tricky subjects to master, even for the most experienced writers and editors. But they can make a huge difference in the impact your writing has and the authority you demand. If you’re highly knowledgeable about a topic, but the grammar is not spot-on, your credibility on the […] … Continue reading I love a post with helpful links and concrete examples…this is a good one:
Empathy, time, and sweat: 3 necessary writing skills
Can’t help myself…
"The only thing I brought back from my 10-day trip out west was this," a good friend informed me as she handed me the glossy orange flyer from a certain unnamed Jeep tour company in Utah. "It's for you. Enjoy!" She knows me well. My fingers itched to grab a pen as my face twitched … Continue reading Can’t help myself…
Tips for writers (#8 is my favorite)
Blessing or curse?
I've decided to go with blessing. No matter where I go, if there is writing to be found--be it on street signs, billboards, menus, playbills...you name it--the typos seem to jump off the page and sear themselves into my retinas. It's a calling, really. A daily challenge. And I love it! Maybe I just like … Continue reading Blessing or curse?
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