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National Book Award Winners and more
The past week was an exciting moment in the world of books and publishing. For the first time, the National Book Awards were held entirely virtually…
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Writing a Book as a Pantser or a Plotter: What Kind of Writer Are You?
Are you a pantser or plotter? In fact, you may be a little of both. Writers today tend to refer to themselves as either “pantsers” or “plotters.” Both…
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10 Steps to Succeed at NanoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is an amazing creative endeavor. Every November writers around the world commit to writing a novel in a month. In this post, I’ll give a…
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Literary Devices: 52+ Terms plus Examples for All Writers
Literary devices are tools in the writer’s toolbox that help you construct a strong story. These tools bring your readers deeper into the heart of your…
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October 2020
How to Use Metaphors in Writing —  3 Essential Tips for Writers
Avoid Clichés, Compare Logically, Ditch Purple Prose // Writers are naturally drawn to metaphor, as this is one of the key tools in the writing toolbox…
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All about Metaphors -- 125+ Metaphor Examples
Using this Rhetorical Device for Good -- Metaphors make us human and bring us into a story. They serve as guideposts on the storytelling path and help…
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How to Deliver a Book to an Editor: 10 Tips for the Perfect Format
One of the most important ways you can prove your professionalism to both agents and editors is by ensuring you use proper formatting when you send in…
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Why Wordcount matters
Counting words for writers. You have an inherent contract with those readers to deliver the books they expect, including the word count they…
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How to Use Semicolons
Punctuation can be confusing. The critical question for most writers when they are trying to connect independent or semi-dependent sentence clauses is…
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The fascinating history of the semicolon
Drama in the punctuation department
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I love helping writers succeed. Here are notes for the writing journey.
I love helping writers succeed in your writing journey. I fight for your right to tell your story. I help you shape a strong story, and I work with you…
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