Month: January 2014

Editing Tip #17

The Printed Page, Part 2 ~ Anyone can proofread using a computer-based word processing program, but reading your work on the printed page allows you to see more. It’s true. There are little nuances and trip-ups we have as writers… Read More ›

Review: Hannah Strong

Hannah Strong                              Author: S.J. Matthews Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Suggested Reading Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Character Prequel ~ The short character prequel Hannah Strong focuses on what is happening in Hannah’s life and mind over the span… Read More ›

Visual Art as Poetry

The idea of ‘poetry’ surpasses more than just words. Often, for me, it reaches into other artistic avenues and mediums. The picture above reminded me of the contributing poet Charlotte Cuevas – when you read her poetry, even without knowing… Read More ›

Editing Tip #16

The Printed Page, Part 1 ~ Just when you think you’ve finished your last editing draft and you’re ready to send it to an editor or professional set of eyes for review, there’s one more step to do. Print your… Read More ›

Review: North and South

North and South                              Author: Elizabeth Gaskell Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Highly Suggested Reading Genre: Classic/Modernest/Literary Fiction ~ Margaret’s father faces a crisis of faith and uproots his family from the picturesque southern English town of… Read More ›