5 Ways Stronger Verbs Can Improve Your Writing

recommending getting rid of your adverbs. So, let’s do a quick grammar refresher and see exactly how to do this for your writing.

Commas: The Joy and Bane of Writers

If you ask one-hundred writers the proper use of commas, you’ll likely get one-hundred-and one (or more) answers. The grammar rules might not have changed much, but the editorial preferences sure have.

Now, this post may get a bit more grammatically technical than usual, but I hope you’ll hang in for the ride.

Gearing Up For Virtual Balticon

Memorial Day weekend, I usually hit up Balticon, Maryland’s regional Sci-fi and fantasy con, hit 30 panels, and meet tons of people.

This year is different.

In-person gatherings are banned. And? This time, I’m involved. A LOT more involved.

Top 11 Ways NOT To Respond When Getting Feedback

There are writers who take feedback well, but there are plenty who don’t. Try not to make these mistakes.

Everything You Need To Know About Convention Panels

What exactly is a convention panel?

Plus — 4 things to avoid as an audience member during the Q&A!

How One Writer Uses Trello To Track Her Creative Progress

At some point in any creative’s life, they realize they can’t keep track of it all in their head.

For me? The solution was Trello. To do boards, very visual, online. It checked all my boxes.

Read on to see how.

(Note: this post is not sponsored. However, if Trello sees this and wants to sponsor me, I’m not saying no ;) )

They Want What? The Difference Between Blurbs, Queries, and Synopses!

All industries have their own specialized terms, and even inside an industry, different people can want things done different ways. … More

Creative Couples – Working Together

Some people work with partners. And some people like to work with their romantic partner. But whether you’re romantically involved or not, there’s techniques that could work for you.

At WorldCon2019, Heidi Goody led the working couples of Peter Morwood and Diane Duane, plus Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner in discussing how to maintain working and romantic relationships — with the same person.

3 Things NaNoWriMo Gives You — “Win” OR “Lose”

Win or Lose, NaNoWriMo can still give you these 3 things.