Self-Editing Resources for First-Time or New Writers

Repost Ask anyone who writes professionally or personally, and they’ll say that it’s hard – really hard – to find their own writing mistakes. When you are your own editor, it’s tough to remain objective and read your work with fresh eyes. Difficult is not the same as impossible, however. You can self-edit if youContinue reading “Self-Editing Resources for First-Time or New Writers”

Why Is Editing Your Work Important?

Repost If you write for your job or business, you need to read this. If you write at all, you should read this. Editing is an important step in the writing process, and it’s more than checking for typos. A lot more because of what’s at stake. Editing can prevent awkward situations that result fromContinue reading “Why Is Editing Your Work Important?”

What If Books Were Free?

What if books were free? I admit, I would like a free book about a topic I’m only mildly interested in. It’s much easier to get a free copy of a book these days. You can press download, and viola! you have a free ebook to enjoy. Here’s another perspective. An author can spend monthsContinue reading “What If Books Were Free?”

Humor and Horror: Workplace Typos We Wish We Could Take Back

If you communicate with other humans by typing messages, you’ve probably experienced this horrifying moment. For me, it was swearing at my dad when my fat fingers switched two letters on my phone and instead of typing “ok,” I typed a swear word. Also when I emailed my favorite author and said, “I’m a writerContinue reading “Humor and Horror: Workplace Typos We Wish We Could Take Back”