Grammar and Grace
Aid for Comma Splices
A writing acquaintance of mine recently posted about her disdain of the comma splice, more importantly, the proliferation of…
June 23, 2016-
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Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 1
Setting is far more than the backdrop of a novel. It’s the environment that breathes life into a story. It…
June 19, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write JustifiedConfused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
June 11, 2016 -
Child's CraftOvercoming Obstacles
Obstacles. Disguised in various ways, they reveal the same evil – blocks to what we want to achieve or…
June 2, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorThree Tips for Collecting a Wealth of Humorous Material
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Jr. may never suffer from comedic block, but those of us less endowed with…
May 23, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingBetter Understand God’s Instruction — Try Triangulation
As a Christian writer in your life or in your writing it is not merely about what you want…
May 21, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write Justified
When 2 + 2 Still Don’t = 4
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of plurals (see 2 + 2 Doesn’t Always = 4), let’s look at…
April 26, 2016 -
Blogging BasicsFive Key Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging
Beginning bloggers face a steep learning curve that can seem overwhelming. Because there’s so much to learn, it’s easy…
April 25, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorOne Word Can Make All the Difference Between Funny or Ho Hum
One word can make all the difference between funny or ho-hum. For instance, let me introduce you to four…
April 24, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Five Words or Phrases to Avoid
Lots of time we hear verbal patterns that may be acceptable (to some people) in speech, but they are…
April 17, 2016 -
Child's CraftWhat Children’s Publishers Want
What do children’s publishers want? That is the question that all children’s writers long to have answered. What is…
April 11, 2016 -
Write Justified
2 + 2 Doesn’t Always Equal 4
Students of English learn quickly that to every rule, there is an exception; sometimes the exception is the rule.…
March 18, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedFive More Confusing Word Pairs to Consider
We’re continuing to examine words that are used incorrectly. Enthused/Enthusiastic—Although enthused has become acceptable in standard usage, old school…
March 12, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorAdding Humor to Your Writing Is As Easy as 1 – 2 – 3: The Rule of Three, to be exact.
Adding humor to any type of writing is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. Not 1 –…
March 8, 2016 -
The Ministry of WritingCharacter Over Completion
I work like a mad scientist. When I am working on a writing project I am all in —…
February 8, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictUsing Pinterest for Writing Research
Pinterest for Writers – Part 1 If you’ve heard about Pinterest and think it’s only for women or crafters,…
February 6, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Ways to Add Humor Using Juxtaposition
One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn’t belong . . .…
February 2, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career
[bctt tweet=”5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career #teenwriters #writingtips”] When I was 14, I emailed a best-selling…
January 14, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictPractical Writing Habits
Welcome to 2016! I hope you’ve already begun your writing journey by creating a scene, outlining the bones of…
January 10, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceFive Confusing Word Pairs
The English language has many confusing words because of all of those homonyms and synonyms (don’t even get me…
January 9, 2016 -
Craft, Writing with HumorFive Tips For How to Use Humor Effectively When Writing About Sensitive Topics
In my last post, How Humor Helps When Writing About Sensitive Topics, I explained how working humor into the…
December 19, 2015 -
The Writer's PenCaseWriting Unforgettable Fiction—Part III
This time, we’ll look at Character Struggles, and how they help make unforgettable fiction. Here’s a great way to…
December 15, 2015 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting a Novel: The Gift of Bad Writing
I’m a firm believer in being efficient. Why waste time when a little planning can make such a positive…
December 10, 2015
