How to Write a Critique
When conducted with honesty, sensitivity and integrity, a good critique is worth so much to a writer. Here are some guidelines to help your group thrive as a positive influence and experience for all your members.
Colorful autumn links
Okay, maybe they aren’t so colorful, but hey, it’s autumn here in North America, so the links should be colorful, too, right? * I’m pretty I could read and review more than 20 books a year. Am I missing something? * I’ve been around since before there was an Internet. The evolution of it continues … [Read more…]
Short and Sweet: Grammar Cake Pops – All ready vs Already
For the next few columns, I’m keeping things short and sweet by looking at very specific grammar issues. By keeping the focus on one issue at a time, it should be easier to remember. Think of them as bite-sized grammar treats! The cake pop of the grammar world! This time it’s all ready vs already. … [Read more…]
Writing with Clarity
Writing with clarity is important in writing. In order to effectively express a point of view, tell a story, or even argue a perspective, your words and the way you put them together are your tools for success. You can have the best ideas in the world – for books, essays, non-fiction, hard journalism, poems, … [Read more…]
Writing Critique Groups…a Blessing and a Curse!
There is nothing better for your creative writing than finding (or creating) a writing critique group. Having someone else read your work is the perfect way to discover if your novel writing is successful and your story is making it to the page (after all, it’s perfect in your head!) and finding out what works … [Read more…]