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Proofreading Your Work

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Proofreading your own work is one of the most demanding tasks required as you ready your manuscript to meet the world.  Why? Because the brain sees what it thinks is there. Count the number of errors in the excerpt above.  … Continue reading →

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Conquer Your Computer

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

The first thing to understand is that, contrary to outward appearances, the computer is not deliberately trying to frustrate you. Kicking it or throwing it against the wall will not make it behave any better, and is probably not covered … Continue reading →

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Polish Your Prose Word by Word

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

No, I’m not talking about checking each word for spelling errors or typos, although that is also part of the final polish. What I’m talking about is rooting out particular words that are so common in everyday speech, but make … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for the Unexpected

Posted on April 1, 2018 by

Preparing for the unexpected is not the same as expecting the unexpected. We prepare for the unexpected in real life—why not in our writing? Think of all the things we do to prepare for the unexpected, and even the unthinkable. … Continue reading →

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In the beginning…

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

The best selling book of all time starts with those words. It’s as familiar and enticing as “Once upon a time…” inviting you to enter another life, another time and place. Call me Ishmael. It was the best of times, … Continue reading →

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