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Staying Motivated to Write: What Works for Me
Need help getting motivated to write on a regular basis? I hear ya. Been there, done that. We all have our excuses… I mean, reasons. *cough, cough* But how legitimate are they? Really? As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve allowed life … Continue reading
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An Editor’s Answers Part 3
The past couple of weeks, I posted answers to questions I may use for my FAQ section on my editorial blog. This is the last post in the series. Here we go. -What if you edit my work, and after … Continue reading
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An Editor’s Answers Part 1
Last week, I posted questions I may use for my FAQ section on my editorial blog. The next three posts will be dedicated to the answers of those questions. Here we go. -How far in advance do you book editing … Continue reading
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Questions to Ask a Freelance Editor
As a freelance editor, I’m often asked the same questions, so I figured it was time to add a FAQ area to my site. Before I do that, I thought I should see if you have any questions to add. … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Being a Pantser
Last week, we talked about the pros and cons of being a plotter. What about pantsers? What exactly is a pantser? It’s a writer who writes “by the seat of her pants”. She doesn’t plot. She doesn’t plan. She simply … Continue reading
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Pros and Cons to Being a Plotter
In case you haven’t heard the term, a plotter is someone who plots out his story before he writes it. He may have a detailed outline, explaining every scene. He might only have a few notes jotted down for each … Continue reading
Bad Writing Advice
Have you ever received bad writing advice? Oh, come on. You know you have. Here are a few nuggets writers have heard over the years. -Write what you know. While this can make sense to a certain degree, it obviously … Continue reading
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A Lesson on Possessives
As a freelance editor, I’ve noticed writers sometimes struggle with possessives. Understandable. The rules have changed over the years, so what you may have learned in school may no longer apply, at least not in the publishing industry. The general … Continue reading
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Writing Tip #5: Break It Off
Break it off. Your relationship has become too involved. You’re too close and need some distance. Think of it as some time away, a mini vacation. It won’t be all that bad. I promise. One of the best pieces of … Continue reading
Writing Tip #4: Try This to Avoid Writer’s Block
Having problems with writer’s block? Maybe this will help. Someone once said, “Finish the day’s writing when you still want to continue.” While I’m not sure where I heard this, I think it’s great advice. Writers tend to write until … Continue reading
