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
Workshop Blues/Tact
I'm doing my MFA online and I'm currently in a workshop class. In this class, two people a week will submit stories and everyone else provides feedback. I did my part with the two stories, as usual, and then tonight I received an email from the instructor informing me that one of the writers last … Continue reading Workshop Blues/Tact
Beatrice B. Morgan 