Let's take a moment to talk about writing, specifically, adverbs. Let's start small: what is an adverb? It is a word that modifies a verb. (As opposed to an adjective, which modifies a noun). Here's an easy way to remember that - adverb. Adverbs often end in -ly. (Easily. Loudly. Badly.) How many times have … Continue reading On Adverbs
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Writer = Alcoholic?
Someone asked me the other day if I drank. I said yes, because I do on occasion, but through the course of the short conversation, it became apparent they assumed I drank because I was also a writer. "A lot of writers are drunks," they said. (Not word for word, but basically.) Because apparently, drinking … Continue reading Writer = Alcoholic?
On Rejections
Over the past month, I've sent out about 30 queries for the first book in my new fantasy series, A Thief in the Castle. (It's a working title.) So far, I've heard back from 16 of those agents. Guess what? Every one came back a rejection. And I know, "A rejection from one is not a … Continue reading On Rejections
Beatrice B. Morgan 