To have tact is to be able to convey information in such a way that does not condemn, look down upon, oppress, or come across as negative. It is to say things in a positive way, even if what is being said is not very positive. I.e. = (tactless) "It makes you look fat." / … Continue reading Tact in Workshops
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A Note on “Filters”
I'm a writing nerd, and I'm a sucker for books about writing. We're reading How Fiction Works by James Wood in one of my grad classes, and thought it's at the top of my reading level, I like it. Wood talks about narration in the first section, and the difference between the author's voice and … Continue reading A Note on “Filters”
Writing Rule #5
Optimism. Yeah, that's right. Good, old-fashioned, stubborn optimism. Publishing is biased. Agents don't always go for skill or talent or promising careers. They choose books that they would like to read, but they also choose books that they know will sell. Yes, you heard me right. Agents aren't just readers. They're business people. They make … Continue reading Writing Rule #5
Beatrice B. Morgan 