Sadly, life isn’t all sunshine, rainbows, and butterflies. I wish it were. But because it isn’t, that means as writers, we open ourselves up to criticism, both constructive and otherwise. If you’ve ever taken a working workshop, swapped manuscripts with a critique partner, or paid for professional editing, you know that edits--and even criticism--can get bloody. Of course, I don’t think ... Read the Post
Handling Criticism as a Writer
40 Crutch Words to Eliminate from Your Prose
Hello, writers! Have you ever been self editing and wondered what you can do to make your prose stronger? Or, have you ever received a draft back from an editor--a draft you’ve already gone over multiple times yourself--and noticed lots of deletions? You’re not alone. We all use crutch words when we speak, and those words ten to transfer to our writing. Crutch Words What are crutch ... Read the Post
Facebook Groups for Writers
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter have been around for 11 years, and they're not slowing down anytime soon. Being active on social media is important now more than ever, and whether you're self-publishing or going the traditional route, networking is key for success as an author. To quote the famous journalist Germany Kent: “If you are on social media, and you are not learning, not ... Read the Post
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