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Good Writing
Jack Hart whose work as writing coach and editor at large for The Oregonian helped writers go on to win Pulitzer Prizes offers some gems in his book A Writer's Coach. He asserts that: Talent matters...But the writers who can manage their time and energy well will show...
Perfect Leads and/or Titles
I wish more writers would start in the middle of their books, blogs or chapters. That would spare them the angst of feeling that they have to write the perfect lead before they can move on. Whenever I think of writers who crumple up or delete their first pages (or...
Avoid Writing Paralysis
There are a million ways to write a book and another million ways to edit it. All those possibilities can prove more than daunting; they can prove paralyzing. Thankfully, your perspective as a writer narrows down that list. So as you sift through everything from your...
How to Bring Writing to Life Through Details
Details aren't just luxuries when you're writing fiction or narrative nonfiction. They're the glue that will hold your readers' attention and convince them to stick with you. The judicious use of details brings a story to life, allowing the reader to experience the...
Mood-setting Characterizations
Keen observation enriches every writer's prose. We've talked about how detail brings prose to life by bringing readers into the story. As a reminder, saying something is beautiful or sad doesn't count as detail. You need to get specific, so readers can see the movie...























