#5onFri: Five Ways to Uplevel Your Sentences
…if they know what you mean, it will come off as sloppy writing. Search your manuscript for any “ing” words that come at the beginning of your sentences and make…
…if they know what you mean, it will come off as sloppy writing. Search your manuscript for any “ing” words that come at the beginning of your sentences and make…
…never forget what he said after congratulating me: “Lauren, it’s not going to save you.” It wasn’t until after publication I realized what he meant. What Do You Do? Whenever…
…your circadian rhythm, leading to health issues. Spend a few moments looking away from the computer screen. Boost your relaxation by focusing on something green, such as the plant in…
…or your next vacation or staycation, here are five tips for making the most of visiting a bookstore on vacation: 1) Spot the Trends Start with the chart toppers section….
…best: “If you dare nothing, then when the day is over, nothing is all you will have gained.” The Graveyard Book. Tell us in the comments: How will you play…
…end. 3) Explore— Let it be Therapeutic Writing this story may be a way to continue healing if you haven’t already, a form of therapy. Explore your feelings through the…
…industry is going, and then connecting with the people that I wanted to meet. Overall, two main themes stood out to me at BEA this year: Identity and Community. During…
…comes a hilariously wacky adventure about magic, friendship, a lookout tower come to life, a maze in the shape of a dragon, an actual dragon named Phlogiston, and lots and…
…Sheet. Point of View Cheat Sheet Key P: Protagonist (the main character in your story) N: Narrator (the person telling the story) Sometimes P and N are the same character,…
…Remember; use your voice to tell your story. Let your fire come through, especially in this part. 3. The Tag – 1-2 Sentences The tag is a brief thumbnail of…