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April 5, 2016
Tip #97: Misplaced modifiers
Today’s post is all about misplaced modifiers. What are modifiers? Simply put, they are words or phrases which modify the meaning of other words or phrases. Since there are several types of modifiers, I will [...]
April 4, 2016
Tip #96: In regards to “irregardless”
Some of the tips I’m offering in this segment cover deeper aspects of the business: marketing, publishing, formatting, etc. However, sometimes we have to get back to the basics. Today’s tip is going to take [...]
April 2, 2016
Tip #95: Connecting the dots (tips on using ellipses)
Today’s post is all about a special type of punctuation that has become quite prevalent in modern writing. I’m referring to the ellipses. (aka (…)) These powerhouse punctuation marks are popping up in emails, texts, [...]
Tip #94: Writing dreams vs. writing goals
I think we all have dreams. Dreams are easy. There are no commitments or boundaries to adhere to. But goals? Not everyone has them. And there is a difference between dreams and goals. Dreams are [...]
April 1, 2016
Tip #93: Me, myself, and I
Today’s post is about simple pronouns that can become tricky. I’m referring to the usage of “I” and “me.” Most people have no trouble determining the correct pronoun to use when it’s isolated. Example: I [...]
March 31, 2016
Tip #92: Watch your tone!
Growing up, do you remember your parents telling you, “It wasn’t what you said, it was how you said it”? I do. I hated hearing that, but I have to admit now that it’s true [...]
March 30, 2016
Tip #91: Writing secondary characters
Today’s post is about creating secondary characters. The first thing you want to do when creating any character is build a profile. (For more on this, see tip #74 in this segment. ) Once you [...]
March 29, 2016
Tip #90: Tips for successful blogging
Today’s blog post is about … ahem, blogging. I’ve been blogging for about two years and have done extensive research on this craft; blogging truly is a craft. It takes time to find your voice [...]
March 28, 2016
Tip #89: And the award goes to…
This segment is all about making your writing stronger and setting it apart from others. One way to do this is to enter writing contests and awards programs. Not only does “award-winning author/title” sound good [...]
March 26, 2016
Tip #87: 9 Reasons you should NOT throw away a writing piece!
True writers are those who do so because their minds won’t allow them to not write. Writers jot down ideas on all sorts of non-traditional tools–napkins, post-its, on the flip sides of household bills, etc. because [...]
