by Linden Gross | Jun 27, 2010 | Language, Writing
Most writers routinely don’t observe my next two writing tips for authors–adding detail and avoiding qualifiers. Writing Tip # 5: No matter how nervous you are about going out on a limb, if you’ve done your research then state your position as...
by Linden Gross | Jun 18, 2010 | Language, Writing
My fourth of seven writing tips for writing just about anything is one that too many of us forget: Avoid passive sentences in favor of active writing and more vigorous sentence construction. Passive: This charming house will save you money. Active: Save money and...
by Linden Gross | Jun 5, 2010 | Language, Writing
As you may remember, rule number one for writing just about anything boils down to simply getting started. Don’t worry about how your piece reads until you have a solid beginning and a plan for where you’re headed. That gets us to rule number two, which...
by Linden Gross | May 14, 2010 | Writing, Writing Life
People often assume that choosing a writing coach or a blog coach to work with implies that you’re incapable of writing on your own and need someone to hold your hand. That may be true, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But a writing coach relationship extends way...
by Linden Gross | May 1, 2010 | Writing
Why do so many people try to write without writing an outline? In most cases, it just doesn’t make sense. Say you want to drive from San Francisco to Manhattan. You know that you have to head east, so you jump in your car and start driving. You may eventually reach...
by Linden Gross | Apr 24, 2010 | Writing, Writing Life
Writers crack me up. We’re so insecure, we wonder if we’re good enough to be coached. When we get past that, we think we have to perfect first draft copy before letting a writing coach see it. That makes about as much sense as cleaning your house before the maid...
