by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Editing is hard, but Microsoft Word functions can make it easier. Here are some Word functions for authors to use as we edit. Problem: My ms …
4 Writing Tips From Literary Great Edgar Allan Poe
By Michelle Griep, @MichelleGriep Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there …
Key Steps to Help Polish Your Manuscript
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt Beth the editor is in control of this blog post. Did you know some of my writer-friends refer to me as “The Evil Editor” or TEE …
Add the 5 Senses to Your Novel
by Beth K. Vogt, @bethvogt As novelists, we’re told to weave five senses into our stories. To ensure our readers know what our characters see, hear, taste, smell, and touch. May …
Rules of Writing
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 I often see rules of writing given by famous authors, so this month I thought I’d explore some of them. “Make a contract with the reader, and …