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Write it Again, Sam

Welcome to the Wonderful World of (re)Writing
Appeared 2009-03-21

Using Speaker Attributions Correctly

Attributions are one of the least understood little devices used in writing, I think. I see them misused all the time, and have done so myself way too often.
Appeared 2009-01-23

Descriptive Verbs

Using descriptive verbs instead of –ly words.
Appeared 2009-01-01

Tuck, Don’t Dump

what to do when you feel the urge to infodump your readers
Appeared 2008-03-28

Say What, er, I Mean, How?

beats, attribs, and dialogue tags
Appeared 2008-03-21

First Things First

Putting your reactions after your actions
Appeared 2008-03-14

Don’t Annoy Your Editor

Study your markets and don’t give editors any reason to toss your manuscript
Appeared 2008-02-29

There Was/Were –– Avoid These Bad Boys

Why there was/were should be excised from your writing.
Appeared 2008-02-21

Point of View – Trust your Senses

Do you have trouble staying in point of view? Or do even wonder what POV you are in? How does one stay in one point of view and not stray out of it?
Appeared 2008-02-08

A Deeper Point of View

...getting your reader in your character’s head...
Appeared 2007-10-16

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