#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…
…writers isn’t always helpful if it relies too much on suggestions for fixes and harsh criticisms, and not enough on building community. Plus, their #1 tip for writers. About the…
…have given yourself. Ideas may begin coming to you for the next novel. You will realize you have so many stories inside of you. 5) Let Go Again Realize though…
…community may be the key reasons why. What else did I learn? Brick and mortar bookstores are coming back! This prediction came up on several panels and I see it…
…your jammies! Seriously, it doesn’t get much better than that when you can hear from top industry experts and connect with other likeminded writers all from the comfort of your…
Point of view is tricky and a lot of writers struggle to make sense of it. We often think of writing purely as an art but when it comes to…
…part is over. By connecting to the fire, what you love about your story, and using the algebra of a query letter, the form, you can craft a compelling and…
…understanding how people read a blog versus a book can help keep more readers coming back. How to build your community on different platforms and across different media. Creative ways…
…of awesome things cooking. One of those things is that I’ve assembled the DIY MFA Team! In the coming weeks, I’ll be talking more about teamwork and the value for…
…our entire lives. Yes, you try and you fail, but the key is to come back again and again. Failing better means you make a commitment to keep trying. The…