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Tag Archives: writing
Is Your Chair Killing You?
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
Posted in Computer tips for writers, Writing Tips
Tagged author, exercise to live longer, sit-stand desk, stay healthy at work, writer, writing
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Proofreading Your Work
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
Posted in Computer tips for writers, editing, self-editing, Writing Tips
Tagged author, editing, proofing, proofreading, workshops, writer, writing
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Conquer Your Computer
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
Posted in Computer tips for writers, editing, Productivity, self-editing, Writing Tips
Tagged author, editing, formatting, workshops, writing
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Polish Your Prose Word by Word
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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Tagged Computer use, editing, reading, self-editing, writer, writing
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Be Prepared for the Unexpected
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
Posted in Character tip, editing, Organizing, Writing Tips
Tagged author, endings, unexpected events, writing, writing support
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