Tips for Writers

Kate Armstrong

Show, Don't Tell

“Show, don’t tell.” Writers and editors throw this phrase around all the time, but what does it (really) mean? The classic explanation is...

Kate Armstrong

How Thinking About Drafting As “Shoveling Sand” Can Make You a More Productive Writer

With over thirty published books, Shannon Hale is an impressively prolific author. Her Kitty Corn series and Princess in Black books are...

Kate Armstrong

What Is Line Editing? (and, How Can It Help You?)

There are four major types of editing: developmental, line, copy, and proofreading. You’ve probably noticed that most editors have at...

Kate Armstrong

Grammar Tip: When do I need to punctuate a series of adjectives?

Whoo boy, there's nothing quite like proofreading to make you question every grammar rule you thought you knew. The grammar rule I look...

Kate Armstrong

Strategies to Try When the Words Just Aren’t Flowing (aka Strategies for Overcoming Writer’s Block)

All of us struggle with the occasional bout of writer’s block. When we’re not feeling inspired or motivated to write, the trick may be to...

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Tips for Self-Editing Your Writing (and Saving Money on Editorial Services)

I don’t know too many people who don’t love a bargain (honestly, I don’t know any people who don’t love a bargain, but I’m assuming...

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Time Management Tips for Busy Writers

A Facebook post inspired this blog topic. In the post, an author asked a group of her peers, “How does anyone manage to do this with...

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