#5onFri: Five Reader Questions to Avoid

What is a reader thinking when he or she reads your work? We all experience an inner dialogue about the world around us. During reading it’s the same: consuming words wakes up the voices in our heads. What we really want is for our readers to be asking the right questions. Things like ‘what happens next?’… Read more »

#5onFri: Five Reasons to Let Go of Little Edits

Sometimes you need a break. A walk can refresh the brain cells. A change of scenery can spark new thoughts. Taking out the trash, or doing some other small but worthy action can be a perfect palliative.  Quick and focused, the sojourn lets you return to the keyboard undistracted and morally superior. But this article… Read more »

#5OnFri: 5 Ways to Improve Your Verbal Imagery

Drawing powerful verbal images is a real skill and is often a key ability that defines ‘natural writers’. Here are five things to think about when you write with respect to using the power of the pen to draw images. 1) Be aware of visual imagery The first step is heightening your awareness of verbal… Read more »