I've been editing/revising a new novel of mine, and today I came across this jewel of a sentence: The sky above had turned a nasty gray. Anyone see a problem with it? No? Well, it's not a "bad" sentence. But, look at it with this in mind - where else besides 'above' would the sky … Continue reading Editing Note
“Thanks for the advice, but…”
I enjoy writing workshops. They allow strangers to read and comment on each other's work.It is a great opportunity to have new eyes on your work, your writing, and sometimes the advice and feedback is invaluable. Most of the time, writers are grateful for the feedback; sometimes they aren't. In the workshop I'm in right … Continue reading “Thanks for the advice, but…”
Names
I have trouble visualizing a character until I find their name. They need their name, just a name I make up for the sake of writing until I find it. I can spend hours searching through name databases online, looking for perfect names. What's in a name? Everything. A name can be a signal to … Continue reading Names
Beatrice B. Morgan 