Tag Archives: writing

Naming Characters? Be kind to your readers

Posted on October 15, 2021 by dhallaj

Not long ago I was concerned that I might not be able to fulfill my New Years’ Resolution of reading 21 books in 2021. One of the reasons for this was the relatively large number of books I did not … Continue reading →

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Writing Short Stories

Posted on August 22, 2021 by dhallaj

Some writers love writing short stories. They love the attention to detail. They love the master stroke of a twist at the end. Other writers decry the lack of space to develop character and intricate plots. Whichever camp you belong … Continue reading →

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We’re baaaaack—with tools

Posted on December 18, 2019 by dhallaj

Writing takes patience..lots of patience. Continue reading →

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Is Your Chair Killing You?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by dhallaj

Writing is a sedentary occupation, and writers who are serious about their efforts to live by the pen often worry about the effects of sitting for many of their waking hours. It is often said that the only way to … Continue reading →

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Proofreading Your Work

Posted on May 28, 2018 by dhallaj

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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