Semicolons in Fiction
In the writing community there are a lot of mixed emotions regarding the use of semicolons in fiction. Some think
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Battling Writer’s Block: Letting Characters Drive the Story
It’s safe to say that almost every writer out there has suffered from writer’s block in some way, whether it’s
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Five Tips for Cleaner Writing
Self-editing doesn’t just have to be about the big stuff like plot, characters, or descriptions, and it doesn’t just have
The Benefits of Changing Point of View
Many times when that great story idea hits us writers, we know exactly how we want things to go. We
Writing a Character of the Opposite Sex
In one of my writing classes in college, my least favorite teacher of all time told the class that it
Improving Character Development
I’ve discussed in previous posts the importance of character development and how other ways of improving your writing can have
Setting Descriptions and Improving Descriptive Writing
When writers are focused on characters, plot, and flow of a story, sometimes the development of something equally as important
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Why Reading Aloud is Important for Writers
It’s safe to say that many writers feel that the voice inside their head is sufficient enough for evaluating one’s
Should I Get a Critique?
As fiction writers, the worlds and characters we have created are precious to us, built from our hearts and souls.
Why Do I Need a Copyeditor?
As a writer myself, I understand the feeling of wanting to protect your precious manuscript with sword and shield against