How many of you who write feel that sense of loneliness? I realize that a lot of us write for the pleasure of being alone. For the opportunity to work at our computers without input or direction from others. That’s great. The flip-side comes with that feeling of floating out there without a paddle. Without […]
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Some Tips to Write Tight
I’m continuing to learn about writing every day. To re-work my current manuscript, I’m learning how to write tight. I’m having a wonderful time reducing my word count. Here are some tips: Omit all the adjectives and adverbs you can. When you have two adjectives or adverbs, reduce it down to one. Or, eliminate them […]