There are lots of rules and popular myths about rules with regard to writing. Here are some myths and some truths about the rules for your enlightenment and enjoyment.
https://writerswrite.co.za/10-myths-english-writing-infographic/
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Revise It! Story Pacing Essentials – Move and Process
It has been said that only in the revision process is the true nature of your book revealed. It is also the place where you can refine the pacing of your book. Here are some tips on that process.
https://janeenippolito.com/2017/11/29/revise-it-story-pacing-essentials-move-and-process/
November Winds Are Calling – Should I Publish My #NaNoWriMo Novels? ~ Christa Wojciechowski
Nano is done for another year but now comes the question, what do I do with my novel? Here are some thoughts on the publication of your newly minted masterwork.
Source: November Winds Are Calling – Should I Publish My #NaNoWriMo Novels? ~ Christa Wojciechowski
Writing Tips: 5 Self-Editing Essentials to Give Your Manuscript a Solid Foundation
One of the largest parts of writing is actually editing what you have already written. Here are some tips from the incredible Joanna Penn to help you with that.
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/10/19/self-editing-essentials/
Don’t Overuse Names in Dialogue – Helping Writers Become Authors
Using names in dialogue can be both overdone to the point of tedium and underdone to the point of confusion. Here are some tips on how to walk that line safely.
Points out the common and annoying pitfall of overusing names in dialogue and explains how to avoid it.
Source: Don’t Overuse Names in Dialogue – Helping Writers Become Authors
Grammar Girl : Quotation Marks with Periods and Commas :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™
Punctuation and quotation marks. A frustrating point for many writers. Here are some tips for clarity.
Today, as promised, we’ll talk about how to mix quotation marks with other punctuation.Quotation Marks with Commas and PeriodsOne of the most common question people ask me is whether periods and commas go inside or outside a closing quotation mark, and there’s a reason everyone is co
Source: Grammar Girl : Quotation Marks with Periods and Commas :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™
John McIntyre: Be your own editor – Baltimore Sun
There are times when a writer just needs to be their own editor. Here are some excellent pointers on how to do that right.
The Importance of the Copy Edit | Linda W. Yezak
The importance of good editing cannot be understated. Our guest poster Linda Yezak is both an excellent author and an expert editor. She knows what she’s talking about.
Linda W. Yezak
15 Places to Find Your Next Beta Reader – Helping Writers Become Authors
Great beta readers are critical to the writing process. Here are some tips on where to find them.
Take advantage of this resource to help you find the right beta reader to help you polish your writing to the next level.
Source: 15 Places to Find Your Next Beta Reader – Helping Writers Become Authors
Haven’t I Learned Enough? – Wordquill
Good writers (and editors) never stop learning. It is a daily, ongoing process.
When I was teen writer, I was on top of things. I had quite strong opinions on what was right, what was wrong, what was accurate, and what was completely laughable. I knew how to write. Then I grew up. One of the most important steps of this “growing up” was realizing that nope, I […]
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