One of the things writers often get told is to avoid adverbs. But, as with most writing-related advice, it’s advice that should be followed in moderation.
But, the answer is pretty simple — and goes back to another piece of common writing advice.
Category: editingTips
A Few Quick Editing Tips
Right now, I’m elbows-deep in edits. Every time I edit, I pick up new tips and techniques to make my writing better (at least, I *think* I’m going in the right direction).
What editing things do you have to watch out for in YOUR writings?
Which Writer Rules Are More Like Guidelines?
If you ask a writer which writing rules are more like guidelines, they’ll probably say “all of them”. While there … More
When Writing, You’ve Gotta Switch It Up
Even action sequences can get boring if they drag on too long. Here are my definitions of different sentence “components” used to build your stories — and ways to avoid info-dumping!
What To Do When You Disagree with the Beta Reader Feedback
After you’ve finished drafting a manuscript and polishing it as well as you can on your own, for most of … More
Writers, Are You Using Your Beta Readers Wrong?
As writers, we’re always refining and adjusting our processes, trying to figure out what works best for this novel, today. Me? I finished up a round of revisions this weekend, and tossed them off to beta readers — but I might have been too hasty.
You Get Agency, and You Get Agency – EVERYBODY Gets Agency!
The thing about stories — especially in Western culture — is that the main character is expected to have agency. … More
The Key To Morgan’s Writing Progress: Confirmed!
Right now, it’s April, and that means, time for Camp NaNo. For those who are unfamiliar, NaNoWriMo or National Novel … More
A Trick For Editing Multiple Point-of-View Manuscripts — That Only Sometimes Works
If you’ve got a manuscript with multiple points-of-view, there are a few of ways to edit it. Which do you think is best?
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 