Word count isn’t something to worry about while you’re writing your first draft. I’m a big advocate of “it takes a long as it takes” to get the story out. Word count is something to consider later, after you get…
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Weak intensifiers are thieves stealing power from your writing. They’re also sneaky little squealers telling the world you lack confidence. Before you can understand why weak intensifiers are bad, we’ll need a quick grammar lesson. I’ll keep it simple.…
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Should new writers pay reading or submission fees just for a shot at having their work looked at by a professional publication? The simple answer – no. Submission fees create a barrier between the writer and the literary community, not…
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Narrative voice, one of the things that arises with the creation of your story, is the perspective from which the events in your story are observed. What does that mean? It’s the point of view, dude. It’s also much more.…
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20 Pieces of Practical Advice Writing tips are something you can never have enough of, especially when it’s practical advice. You’d think a lot of these writing tips don’t need to be said, but I think it’s important they are.…
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Targeted Editing – Editing for Awesomeness – Part 4 In review, again, here’s the list of each area you want to focus on during your targeted editing. Ares of Focus for Your Targeted Editing Passive voice Summary narration Unnamed characters…
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