Many people have asked these questions, today KM Weiland answers. Save this post for present need or for future reference.
The Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
Category Archives: Editing
Fall Special 25% Off
Celebrate fall by getting 25% off an edit or a proofread.
Thoughtful editing at reasonable prices.
OddSock Proofreading & Copyediting
Join my award-winning clients and allow me to help you put your best foot forward.
https://oddsock.me/
PLOT HOLES AND POTHOLES: 8 COMMON MISTAKES READERS HATE—AND HOW TO FIX THEM
How to deal with the mistakes and mishaps you missed while you were writing your masterpiece.
https://annerallen.com/2018/02/plot-holes-and-pot-holes-8-common-mistakes/
(Too) Close Third Person
Getting a little too close to the person in your third person POV can be problematic. Here are some tips on that and how to avoid it.
https://writerunboxed.com/2017/11/17/too-close-third-person/
Keep it Simple: Keys to Realistic Dialogue (Part II)
Cris Freese continues with the informative post from Eleanore D. Trupkiewicz, whose short story, “Poetry by Keats,” took home the grand prize in WD’s 14th Annual Short Short Story Competition.
Are You Overusing Passive Verbs?
Using active action verbs in your writing can bring your it to life so that it jumps off the page and your reader will have to follow suit to keep up.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/are-you-overusing-passive-verbs/
5 Lessons From a Lost Novel
Solidly in the category of learning from our mistakes are our failed writing projects. Taking the time to analyze and learn from them is one mark of our maturity as both writers and human beings.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/lessons-from-a-lost-novel/#
The 7 Deadly Sins of Editors (According to Novelists)
As an editor, I have a responsibility to respect my clients. Here are some ways that some authors have not felt respected.
Throw Away Your Shoehorn
Learning how to cut your scenes down to the essence of what is needed can make your novel sing instead of a slog. Here are some tips from novelist Debbie Burke.
https://killzoneblog.com/2018/10/throw-away-your-shoehorn.html
Why Writers Must Resist the Urge to Explain
When explaining what you mean is really overexplaining. Just don’t do it. Be clearer in your subtext.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/resist-urge-to-explain/
Odd Sock Proofreading & Copyediting 