Finding the Best Place to Write
Sometimes all you need is a fresh point of view. Find out where you write best, claim your space, and write!
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Of or Have Grammar… The dangers of Writing What you Hear
When writing, it’s often helpful to think through the words you want to use or even say them out loud before putting them on the page. This can be especially helpful with dialogue. Is this really the way someone would talk? Does this sound natural? But while this might help your dialogue seem more realistic, … [Read more…]
Relax and Write!
BRILLIANT ideas come when you relax and slip into the writing zone. Here are some suggestions to help you quiet the outside world and tap into yourself.
Double or Single Quotation Marks?
Double or single quotation marks? Even though each has a purpose, all too often the two are confused. And abusing quotation marks? It’s one of the quickest ways to look like a grammar and writing amateur. Did you see the ‘Remedial Chaos Theory’ episode of Community? It was hilarious! The ‘experienced’ player had only learned … [Read more…]
“Write What You Know” for the Freelance Writing Market
If you’ve been writing at all in the past century, you’ve probably heard this advice more than a few times, and it applies to every kind of writing. In fiction, it’s easier to set up a world you’re familiar with than one you have to either research or create. In other words, if you’re from … [Read more…]