I beta read, and I've seen a pattern in how men and women write differently. This doesn't mean one is better than the other, but it is a testament to how our brains process information in different ways. Once you recognize that difference and see in what ways men write and in what ways women … Continue reading Writing from the POV of the Opposite Sex
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Noun Phrases and Nouns
Sally looked at Bertha. The redhead smiled back at the blonde. The younger sister laughed and the other laughed, too. Mr. Johnson laughed the loudest. Sometimes, nouns are replaced with noun phrases, such as in the example. But, who's blonde? Who's redheaded? Is Sally or Bertha older? Who's Mr. Johnson? A teacher? Friend? Relative? If … Continue reading Noun Phrases and Nouns
The Trouble with Indie Publish
Indie publishing sounds fantastic. No more long waits in the slush pile. No more rejection letters telling you're not good enough. No more hours spent waiting by the mailbox or in front of your inbox. No more waiting on the traditional publishing route to deny you because you're unknown. Right? All of those things are … Continue reading The Trouble with Indie Publish