Category Archives: Writing and Editing

10 Quick Grammar Tips that Make You Look Smart (Part 2)

Grammar is a tricky subject, wouldn’t you agree? Even if you write every day and love your grammar (maybe), you’ll find that rules change. English is a living language, and what wasn’t correct before can become accepted! On the flip side, some mistakes are repeated so often that people think they are correct when theyContinue reading “10 Quick Grammar Tips that Make You Look Smart (Part 2)”

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Will Smart Tech Affect Our Decision Making Skills?

Should we fear the intelligence of our smart devices? They already make basic decisions for us, so where does it leave us in the future? Will we evolve to become dumber as a species? And if we become stupider, does it mean that Terminator machines will become a likely reality? Recently, those questions were onContinue reading “Will Smart Tech Affect Our Decision Making Skills?”

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How to Work with an Editor: A Guide

You’ve finished your manuscript and you’re ready to work with an editor for the first time. You’re not sure what to expect; in fact, you’re a little apprehensive. What if the editor thinks your writing is bad and shouldn’t be published? What if the editor reviews your story and you don’t like the feedback? WorkingContinue reading “How to Work with an Editor: A Guide”

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How Technology Has Changed How We Communicate

How often have you sent an urgent text and impatiently waited for a reply? Texting etiquette says we should respond within a few hours at most – assuming we didn’t (gasp) forget our phone at home. Technology has changed the way we communicate, from the speed of communication to the quality of communication. Gone areContinue reading “How Technology Has Changed How We Communicate”

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