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You’re Not a Writer if…

By M.J. Moores on September 2, 2014 • ( 4 )

Writerly Rant #49 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. I was told a while back, no confronted would be a better word, with why it’s taken me so long to publish my first novel if I initially drafted… Read More ›

Editing Tip #49

By M.J. Moores on September 1, 2014 • ( 0 )

First Impressions, Pt.4 ~ Your first chapter has to be your “Wow” chapter. It’s the one that pulls readers, agents, and small publishers into your story. I’ve touched on the first sentence, the first paragraph, and the first page… Read More ›

Editing Tip #48

By M.J. Moores on August 25, 2014 • ( 0 )

First Impressions, Pt. 3 ~ The contents of your first page need to capture the interest of your target reader immediately. We know how important the hook, or first sentence, is as well having a first paragraph that follows through… Read More ›

Editing Tip #47

By M.J. Moores on August 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

First Impressions Pt.2 ~ Some writers might say that the first paragraph is not quite as important as the first sentence and not nearly as important as the first page – so why am I focusing on this ‘first’ if… Read More ›

Editing Tip #46

By M.J. Moores on August 11, 2014 • ( 2 )

First Impressions Pt.1 ~ Your book cover, your blurb, and your social media presence all make huge first impressions when it comes to enticing a reader to pick up your book and look inside. But what is going to… Read More ›

Editing Tip #45

By M.J. Moores on August 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

The Believability Factor Revisited – Pt.1: Pre-drafting ~ I’ve touched on this idea several times in various other posts but it’s a valid one worth taking the time to get right. Whether you’re a non-fiction writer (Memoir, creative non-fiction),… Read More ›