Note: NONE of this will ever replace the expertise of an experienced, professional proofreader or editor. You should never forego professional editing services if you want to stand out and be taken seriously as an author. However, these tips can help you get your manuscript in tip-top shape before you send it off to red-pen purgatory–so […]
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7 Ways NOT to Start Your Story
Disclaimer: I know there are always exceptions to these rules. You don’t have to let me know that it’s been done successfully before–I know it has. But I also know that the majority of us can’t pull this off; that people are tired of these cliches, and even if you do something brilliant with your […]
The Share-a-mony: What it is, and why you should care
Photo courtesy of: Articulate.com. Have you ever read a book where a scene drags on… and on… and on… and despite its potential for exciting back story and juicy character development, it only manages to dump a truckload of confusing info on you? By the time you’ve finished it all, you can’t seem to remember how […]