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Writing Articles
Why Being an Indie Author is Right for Me
A year and a half after publishing my first book on Amazon KDP, I have new perspective on the benefits of self-publishing.
Gen X Edits a Novel: Real Paper, Digital Scissors
Moving from analog to digital in my writing life hasn’t been a straight line. Seems I’m looking for the best of both worlds.
Writing, Weeding, and Artificial Intelligence
Writing takes effort, but that’s a big part of the satisfaction. Even if we can automate all the hard work, should we?
Character-Driven Fiction: Perspective & Empathy
Character-driven fiction can change the way we see the world by helping us practice looking from a different perspective. It’s possible in any genre.
The Technical Edit: Five Tips for Finding & Fixing Tiny Flaws
In the final installment of this mini-series on self-editing for authors, learn how to catch the little mistakes in your writing.
The Style Edit (continued): Word Search
Part 4 of the self-editing for authors mini-series continues with some ways writers can use the search function to improve style.
The Style Edit: The Sound of Style
Part 4 of self-editing for authors touches on how listening to your work can help you refine your writing style.
The Structural Edit: Following the Thread
Part 3 in the series on how to self-edit is about refining a work’s structure to make sure the story holds together.
The Content Edit | Editing for Coherence
Part 2 of the self-editing mini-series is all about why a reader’s questions are the most valuable tool for content editing.
The most important step in editing your own writing
Effective self-editing is a superpower for any writer, and it starts with one very important step.
We’ve Heard It All Before
Here’s a simple way to check for cliches in your writing.