Do You Know When to Use (Those) Parentheses?
Parentheses sometimes confuse writers. When you want to put something in parentheses within a sentence, the ending punctuation goes outside…
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The Defining of a Scene
While we’re on this multi-monthlong discussion of all the essential elements needed in your first few pages, I want to…
Do You CRAVE Success?
We’re going to take a look at success and your concept of it. If you can determine what kind of…
Giving It Regard
“Give my regards to Broadway.” That’s a good line to remember when you want to know when to use the…
Where’s My Voice?
One of the essential elements needed on your first page (and that continues through to the end of your novel)…
To Dream, Perchance to Cry
I think it’s a good thing to take a look at why you write. If you’re writing because you must,…
Capitalize on These Tips on Capitalization
Most writers get confused about capitalization. There are a lot of diverse rules, but here are some easy ones you…
Seeing the World through Your Character’s Eyes
One of the essential things you need to do in your first scene is ground your protagonist in her setting….
Writing for an Audience Can Be Dangerous
I think the best way to survive and thrive in this writing life is to examine our motivation. If we…
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