There are a number of writing mistakes that writers need to avoid; one of them is the overuse of participle phrases. Find out two more of the biggies.
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Proofreading and A Harder to Read Font
Every author or writer wants their work to be error-free. But what extra step can you take to help guarantee that?
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Working for You?
Working to create visibility for you and your books or services? Social media is a must. Using your LinkedIn profile effectively can help sell your books or get clients for your services.
The Writing for Children Ropes – 8 Tips
Want to learn to write for children? There are lots of tools and resources at your disposal. Just be sure to choose the right ones and take the time to write right.
Are You Overthinking Your Story?
When writing for children, some new authors have difficulty realizing when the story is actually at the publishing or submitting stage. They may overthink the storyline, the characters, or even the sentences.
Making Your Book Reviews Work for You
Book reviews help sell books. But how do you make your review into work horses? Pro marketer Carolyn Howard-Johnson tells you how.
Story, Plot, and Arcs
Every fiction story needs to have a plot. Along with that, it needs a story arc and a character arc. All this creates stories readers become invested in, stories readers want to read.
Dialogue and Tags
Dialogue tags are phrases that identify who is speaking. They are a must for clarity and in order to keep the reader in the know and involved in the story.
Writing Skill Versus Talent
I read a very interesting paper, Innate Talent: Myth or Reality? by Lynn Helding. It delved into whether you can truly succeed, become extraordinary in your field without innate talent. It got me thinking of writing among other things, such as musicians and mathematicians. Do some writers have an innate ability (talent) to create amazing…
Believe in Yourself as a Writer
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