May 6, 2026 | Tips and Tricks
Here are some of the most common mistakes I’m seeing in manuscripts from newer authors. How many have you been guilty of? 🫣 1. Too many dialogue tags. When two people are speaking, you don’t always need to indicate which one is talking. Often it’s obvious. You...
Jun 10, 2020 | The Writing Life
Effective writing is one of the best skills to develop, no matter what industry or field you’re in. Concise, clear communication looks easy, but often isn’t. Gifted communicators are prized for good reason. Five quick ways to improve any piece of writing:...
May 11, 2011 | The Writing Life
Happy Hump Day Dear Readers, As an editor, I see a lot of the same mistakes being made, time and time again. I’m not even talking about grammatical or spelling errors per se. You can benefit from the so-called wisdom of my experience, and make your advertising,...
