recommending getting rid of your adverbs. So, let’s do a quick grammar refresher and see exactly how to do this for your writing.
Category: Editing
When An Idea Breaks Your Manuscript – 4 Ways To Fix It
I am a huge fan of serendipity. That moment when you realize something about your world or your character or … More
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.
How to Self-Edit That Lousy First Draft
Welcome to Part 9 of my Virtual Balticon panel writeup. The painful panel description was as follows: Panelists will discuss they’re … More
Making Painful Edits
Welcome to Part 7 of my Virtual Balticon panel writeup. It’s hard to cut out scenes or characters that you love, … More
