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The em dash can also bring variation to text when it replaces a
The em dash can also bring variation to text when it replaces a semicolon or a colon. In a sentence where a conjunctive adverb is used, an em-dash ca...

Showing versus telling. We’ve discussed it before. I’ve gotten
Showing versus telling. We’ve discussed it before. I’ve gotten to the point where I hesitate to call what we do storytelling. It should be called ...

Can we start our stories with a dream? That question did come up
Can we start our stories with a dream? That question did come up at conference. The answer is, “Don’t even think about it.” First of all, a drea...

The question was asked how can we show passage of time in deep
The question was asked how can we show passage of time in deep POV? My answer: as creatively as you can. If the time clock is ticking on suspense, put...

This week, let’s look at some of the abstract items authors
This week, let’s look at some of the abstract items authors should look for in their works in progress. In critique, I see it often. A writer tries...

The question was asked, “Where is the line between making (the
The question was asked, “Where is the line between making (the piece you edit) better, and making it your own (instead of the original author’s)? ...

Week of This week, let’s look at some of the abstract items
Week of This week, let’s look at some of the abstract items authors should look for in their works in progress. In critique, I see it often. A writ...

I was asked about my thoughts on traditional eBook publication
I was asked about my thoughts on traditional eBook publication without print format. Actually, I believe the decision to sign a contract for an eBook ...