Prompting AI – The Sin & The Win For Writers
Artificial Intelligence is here and it’s not going away anytime soon. So, is this a win or a loss for writers? We discuss Prompting AI to get the most out of it.
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This section has curated writer tips, quotes from respected authors & my editing examples.
Don’t Be A Hack! The Authentic Writer vs The Hackneyed One
When it comes to writing, many think a “hack” refers to a writer who produces work of low quality work. Mostly, ‘low quality’ means a lack of originality, depth, and/or creativity. Yup. We explore more.
Free Writing – An Exercise For Creative Solutions
The Free Writing Exercise can be used when you are trying to find a workable solution for something and you’re feeling stuck. This exercise ultimately leads to better solutions.
‘A-Pistol-Larry’ = Epistolary
I wanted to bring your attention to this surprisingly insightful quote on love and literature.It comes from an Icelandic author who’s won awards for his books. This writing style is the forerunner to epistolary books and novels.
The Importance of Editing And Revising Your Book Manuscript
Finally! You’ve finished your book. Next is getting the cover and starting to sell it right? Wrong! In this post I want to impress upon you the critical need of editing and revising your book manuscript before you reading audience sees it. And unless you’re a very experienced writer, you are going to need an…
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If You Can’t Answer These 6 Questions Stop Writing! You Don’t Have A Story And This Is Why…
If You Can’t Answer These 6 Questions You Don’t Have A Story If you struggle, like I do sometimes, with whether or not you’re writing a good story, these 6 questions from Glenn Gers will help. I’m subscribed to the youtube channel Film Courage because they interview a lot of screenwriters (and other genre of…
“Mini Me” – Book Editing Example of a Childrens Book
Hi; Thank you for ordering my editing service. My comments are in pink. I always go through a client’s work as a first time reader would and make note of anything that may or may not be an issue for the reader. I will make positive comments on things that work well and comments on…
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Writers Work Alone – Making The Most Of Your Writing Time
Writers work alone. Often with no one to give them a truly honest opinion of their stories. Remember that old cliche? – If you want to become a better writer… just write. I filled binders to bulging with writings that went nowhere. Until I finally learned THIS…
An American Poet – A Deeper Look At Emily Dickinson
An American Poet – Emily Dickinson There’s something about Emily Dickinson’s story as a woman and a writer that really hits deeply when people discover more about this enigmatic lady. Let me introduce you to a deeper understanding of Emily Dickinson; She was born in 1830 She lived to be 56 years old She…
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