Don’t trust someone who claims there’s only one right way to do something. This kind of fatalistic advice (do this or die) will only hurt you in the long run. My ire on the topic (oooo, look, I used a… Read More ›
word usage
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 ›
Editing Tip #92 – The Vocabulary Debate: Then vs. Than
It’s interesting that a debate even exists around word-usage in the context of, “Is this the right word for what I’m trying to say?” I mean, it makes sense to ask this when you’re searching for just the right verb… Read More ›
Editing Tip #4
Words to Avoid & Why – pt.2 Make sure your ideas are clear and your characters are not ‘wishy-washy’ with their POV (point of view). There are certain words we writers fall into the habit of using to help explain… Read More ›
