Read and Write All successful writers I know are also avid readers. When you read, you learn more about language, how it’s used, when it works, or doesn’t. You also gain valuable vocabulary that you might use to take your … Continued
Idioms in Writing It happens, those terms we use in colloquial language slip into our writing. Idioms have a meaning not necessarily gathered from the words used. Frequency of Idioms in speech One of my mother’s favourite, when we wanted … Continued
Questions People Ask about Writing Once I started getting published, I learned that readers are curious. They’ll hang on the words of famous and not-so-famous writers. I’ve seen and felt both. JohnFox.com poses two questions most asked of writers. One is: … Continued
Editing Your Own Work You will find as you write a first draft that you just need to get words down. Don’t worry about inconsistencies or about errors at that point (I’ll fix a missed letter and quotation marks as … Continued
This month, guest writer Glynis M. Belec shares an experience of matching her book content to her young audience. And she adds tips that can help you with your own launch. Book Launch on Target A wise person said that … Continued
Experimenting is a Good Thing What if you could try a new form of writing? What would it be for you? How would it feel and where would you start? For me, it’s experimenting with middle grade novel writing. I’ve … Continued
Keep on Writing I encourage you to ponder your artistic expression whether it’s story, poetry, or creative nonfiction, and offer the world around you a piece of your creativity. My friend Valda created pottery pieces on her wheel. She described … Continued
If you are a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you are in the right place. For my newsletter this month, I asked fellow writers about how they handle a big challenge like a novel for NaNoWriMo. … Continued
If you are a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you are in the right place. For my newsletter this month, I asked fellow writers about writer’s block. Is Writer’s Block Real for You? Look up writer’s … Continued
If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place. For my newsletter this month, I offer guidance on following writer’s guidelines. Following Publisher’s Guidelines I learned in my first submissions for publication … Continued