Normally, writing blogs are just about that; most are tips and tricks on how to write better such as eliminating filler, catching redundancies, use Active Voice, etc. Others are more about the business side of writing such as marketing, self-promotion, mailing lists, etc. In this post, I want to discuss something very near and dear … Continue reading Some Advice: Reputation is Everything
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Pitfalls to Avoid: Showing vs. Telling
As a writer, we have many expressions and mantras that both writer and reader alike have heard. Here's another one you've probably heard ad nauseam: Show, do not tell. However, a lot of amateur writers get this concept frequently wrong and why is telling so bad anyway? Let's start with an example of telling: Grim … Continue reading Pitfalls to Avoid: Showing vs. Telling
The Essentials of Editing
I am currently studying a Copyediting online course offered by Writers Digest. The course is amazing so far. The course covers the basics of grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The importance of writing in the active rather than the passive voice is also included. The recommended reading books are The Chicago Manual of Style, the Associated … Continue reading The Essentials of Editing
The Fun of Blogging
Here are my favorite tricks for keeping a blog. I hope you find this information interesting and helpful. Over the years, I have composed around 714 blog posts in total. I am dedicated and hope you find my tricks useful. Enjoy keeping a blog. It shouldn’t turn into a chore. Have fun with it and … Continue reading The Fun of Blogging
Tips and Tricks: Making Self-edits Fun and Constructive
Yes, I wrote it. Editing. That dreaded e-word that can be ranked up there with the same level of reaction as if you shouted the f-bomb at a birthday party for 90-something-year-old nuns, all because you walked in with the hired stripper. Oopss…wrong party. However, you don’t have to dread the editing process. You can … Continue reading Tips and Tricks: Making Self-edits Fun and Constructive
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