“Show, don’t tell!” It’s arguably the oldest saying in the literary world. If you’re a writer, especially a fiction author, you probably hear this advice all the time. But what exactly does it mean? Showing vs. telling was something I struggled with my sophomore year of college. It wasn’t because I was a bad writer, and I did plenty of showing. Still, I relied on telling for some scenes where ... Read the Post
“Show, Don’t Tell” and What that Means for Creative Writers
Quick Guide to Self-Editing
While every writer should invest in hiring a professional editor, sometimes you don't have the time or budget, or sometimes it's not something an editor needs to look at. I've created this quick guide for self-editing to help you whether you're doing the first round of edits on your next novel, editing a paper for class, or proofreading an email. The Basics Regardless of the genre, here are ... Read the Post
Frequently Misused Homonyms and How to Actually Use Them
“Your, you’re.” “There, their, they’re.” "To, too, two." These homonyms, or words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings, are crucial to good, clear writing. I see plenty of people using them correctly, but I also see plenty of writers misusing these words occasionally. Below is a super short, super quick guide to the differences between these frequently misused ... Read the Post
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