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Editing Tip #107 – Character Voice & Intoning Accents
There’s a difference between reading, “And then, in her Jamaican accent she said ‘sit right down’ – and I did.” And… “Seet ry’t down,” Rainey said. Her dark eyes shiny; a contrast to her equally dark but matte skin tone…. Read More ›
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Editing Tip #106 – The Name Game: Keeping Things Clear
Have you noticed how sometimes it’s effortless to read a fellow author’s work and you can’t help but marvel, in those hidden recesses of the mind, at the ease of this feat? One of the easiest ways to break the… Read More ›
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Editing Tip#105 – Don’t State the Obvious
One of the best ways to tighten up your prose is by learning to find and eliminate redundancies. Trust me, this is easier than it sounds. First, you have to put some distance between yourself and your manuscript (if you… Read More ›
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Book Review: RADIANT / Fantasy
RADIANT (Towers Trilogy Book One) Author: Karina Sumner-Smith Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars. Highly Recommended Reading. Genre: YA / Urban Fantasy / Post Apocalyptic / Paranormal . Xhea is an anomaly – she somehow… Read More ›
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Editing Tip #104 – The Split Infinitive (Not What You Thought!)
How picky should you be about certain “Grammar Rules?” What if I told you there was never a rule that told writers, “Splitting infinitives is wrong?” If you don’t believe me, check out Grammar Girl’s site for the full explanation…… Read More ›




