Act First, Talk Later
Here’s something I see a lot in manuscripts and although it’s not a strict rule, it’s just something to consider…
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More Confusion
Here are are few more sets of words that get confused by writers that you might want to put in…
This Blog Comprises Three Short Paragraphs
Okay, this is going to be a short but concise post here. Repeat after me: “The whole comprises the parts…
Mind Your Yesses and Nos
Lots of little words mess us writers up. Here’s a list of some with their proper spelling (and note whether…
Handy Hyphenation Chart
Hyphenation is a real problem for writers. There are so many rules, and sometimes no consistency to them. The best…
Pop! Goes the Weasel (Word)
Due to great demand, I thought I would give you a partial list of my “weasel words.” These are words…
Are You Overly Passive?
Writers have heard a lot about avoiding passive voice or passive construction. Some are overly neurotic about this topic, making…
Strong Nouns and Verbs
I am a stickler for strong nouns and verbs. I got this bug from a college creative writing teacher. Perhaps…
“You know, Bob . . .”
For some reason, writers like to use a character’s name often in dialogue: “You know, Alice, I really like those…
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