Viewpoint is a tricky beast. I speak at a lot of writers’ conferences, and often gives sessions on point of view. Sometimes these are half-day …
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How To Stop Over-Describing The Action In Your Novel
Ever notice how writers tend to panic when this topic comes up? Adrenaline surges. Cortisol releases. Stress hormones run amok! Because …
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5 Easy Tips to help Remove Passive Voice in Your Novel
Update: It has come to my attention that a handful of astute grammarians at the LA Times have taken issue with my definition of “passive voice” in this post. …
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