Are You Overly Passive?
Writers have heard a lot about avoiding passive voice or passive construction. Some are overly neurotic about this topic, making…
Movies Rich in Theme ~ Babe
As we’re exploring theme here, I want to add a little aside about symbols. Tying symbols in with a theme…
Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing–Either or Both?
Today’s guest post is by author and blogger Joanna Penn, whose terrific writing blog The Creative Penn provides great advice for…
Strong Nouns and Verbs
I am a stickler for strong nouns and verbs. I got this bug from a college creative writing teacher. Perhaps…
Movies Rich in Theme ~ Nell
Here’s an amazing movie. Brilliant on so many levels. The plot itself is wonderful and enough to drive the story….
Is the Stigma of Self-Publishing Finally Gone?
Today’s guest post is by blogger Ben Galley, and he’s writing on a topic that is hot right now. Check…
“You know, Bob . . .”
For some reason, writers like to use a character’s name often in dialogue: “You know, Alice, I really like those…
Movies Rich in Theme ~ Strictly Ballroom
I can’t resist talking about my favorite movie–well, my entire family’s favorite movie. We have to get our fix, watching…
16 Tips on How to Survive and Thrive as a Writer
Today’s guest post is by Brian Feinblum, who blogs at Book Marketing Buzz Blog, a blog dedicated to covering the…