The Universality Is in the Details
I started thinking about universality since we want our novel’s theme to have universal appeal—meaning a whole bunch of people…
The “Strategy” in Strategic Planning for Writers
In the last two posts I introduced the components writers need in order to formulate a practical, usable strategic plan…
Someone Has Their Pronouns Goofy
It’s sometimes hard to make sense of whether certain pronouns are singular or plural, so here are some helpful explanations….
A Peek inside the Envelope
Sol Stein, the famous editor, author, and writing instructor, has a very short chapter in his classic book Stein on…
Formulating a Clear Vision for Your Writing Career
As 2012 winds up, I’m taking an in-depth look at strategic planning for writers. In last week’s post I introduced…
While Means Whereas . . . Sometimes
We usually think of while to mean “during the time that,” but it can be used to mean “whereas.” In the…
Settings in Your Novel That Work As Triggers
When choosing settings for your scenes, you want to think about the kinds of places that will allow the emotions,…
Essential Strategic Planning for Writers—Looking Ahead to 2013
Since 2012 is winding down and many of us start looking ahead to a new year with hope, anticipation, and…
Some Extraneous Words That Clutter
I often find myself trimming down words when I do content edits for my clients. I’ve mentioned in earlier posts…