As a writer, at some point you will reach the stage where you will need to have others critique your…
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Is it possible you’re showing when you should be telling?
Last night I shared a couple beers and an awesome burger (best burgers in town, can I get an Amen?) at…
Continue ReadingWhy I’m Happy My Mom Hates the Ending…
So, my mom is not your typical your-work-is-wonderful-dear kind of reader, which I’m happy about. I made the mistake of…
Continue ReadingWriting Newbie Tip: Adverbs can also indicate you’re telling
I’m a relatively new writer learning the craft and am painfully aware I have a long way to go. I…
Continue ReadingBe Humble: Fact Check, Or Why I Thought I Knew This Fact About Jane Austen
When I originally conceived this blog post, it was to use Jane Austen’s anonymity as an example of fact-checking. It…
Continue ReadingMonday Grab Bag: Critiques, Babbage and Nerds!
Some articles, tweets and sites I ran across this morning that I thought others might be interested in. Tabitha makes an…
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