7 Correct Ways to Use the Ampersand
In this day and age when emojis and memes are an integral part of virtual communication, it’s tempting to write with symbols instead of words. Just because it’s more fun doesn’t mean it’s accurate. Yes,…
Tag: revising
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The Perfect Editing Guide for Writers Who Hate to Edit
Hate editing? So do I. That’s why I created a step-by-step editorial guide for writers (like me) who put off editing. Tackle these approachable, non-intimidating steps so that you edit your work and (finally) get…
When Should You Share Your Writing? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Think of a story that you loved reading. Remember how hard the protagonist worked towards the goal? Remember the hardships the hero had to face and conquer before a resolution was reached? Did you stop…
3 Ways to Use Ellipses . . . Correctly
If punctuation had personality, the period would be the logical one, the comma calculated, the semi-colon the rambler and the colon attention-grabbing. And the ellipsis? That’s our mysterious one. What is the ellipsis holding back?…
When Do You Capitalize After a Colon?
If you ask two writers this question, you probably wouldn’t receive the same response. There isn’t a straightforward answer when it comes to figuring out when to capitalize after a colon. While often used like…
Life After NaNoWriMo: What You Can Do Next
You won National Novel Writing Month! Now what? Life after NaNoWriMo can be confusing and anticlimactic—but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you can do over the next six months to keep your novel-in-progress…
What Your Inner Editor is Doing to Your Writing
Can’t write your story because of that voice inside your head telling you to stop and fix your work? Here’s why your inner editor is holding you back—and what you can do about it.
Editing vs. Revising: The Real Difference
You’ve reached the point in the writing process where it’s time to make some serious changes. Congratulations! Now it’s time to pick up that red pen and make some small and big alterations to your…
