10 Realistic Expectations for Working with an Editor
Before starting the editing process, it helps to know what to expect from your editor. Having realistic expectations sets you up for a sucessful author-editor relationship.
Commas with Adjectives
Use a comma in between coordinate adjectives; do not use one in between cumulative adjectives. So what the heck are coordinate adjectives and how do you know when to use a comma? This tutorial will teach you and comes with a practice and answer key.
How to Fix Info Dumping
Readers do not enjoy info dumps. Learn what info dumps are, why it is a problem, and how to fix them.
How to Spot and Correct Head-Hopping
Head-hopping is an easy trap to fall into. If you head-hop, it can pull your reader out of the scene and leave them feeling disoriented. So learn what it is, how it differs from an omniscient narrator, how to avoid it, and how to correct it if you do spot it.
Varying Sentence Beginnings
If too many of your sentences start the same way, your writing can begin to sound choppy and monotonous. This article explains how to vary your sentence beginning sand how to know when to do so.
5 Strategies for Effective Job Bullet Statements
A resume should help sell your unique skills, not just list what you did at your job. The vast majority of job seekers list their job duties, but this tutorial gives you five strategies to liven up your job bullets by highlighting your unique skills. So read this blog and start highligting your unique skills.
Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions
Knowing and using correct punctuation is useful. This blog posts teaches a basic grammar principle: using commas with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). Learn when to put a comma before "and," "for," "nor," "but," "or," "yet," and "so" and when you don't need the comma.
How to Use Word’s Track Changes
Word's Track Changes is the industry standard for editing your manuscript, so it's important you know how to use this tool well.
How to Write Effective Direct and Internal Dialogue
Dialogue reveals character and moves the action along, but poorly written dialogue can have the opposite effect. This article explains how to avoid common dialogue mistakes, when to use internal dialogue, and gives examples of good and bad dialogue.
8 Strategies to Reduce “Be” Verbs
Many writers tend to overuse "be" verbs. While we need these words, strong writers often reword sentences to eliminate them, choosing powerful verbs instead. This article provides specific methods to eliminate them. Read and apply these strategies to strengthen your writing.
