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Its truly a challenge to edit your own work, let alone, hunt down all the repeat offenders in your work (That's what I call overused words). Today we'll look at ways to spot those little buggers. I always recommend getting a professional editor, who will spot things like that, and hopefully give a few suggestions.... Continue Reading →
When did you know you had a story you needed to tell? When I first started figuring out this whole language thing (maybe two, three years old), I immediately started narrating my life as if it were a storybook. I have no memory of this, but that was when my parents looked at each other... Continue Reading →
A not guilty verdict. A kidnapping. A midnight trial. Six sitting in judgment and one empty chair. Revenge- is it sweet or just a bitter seed? Coach Terrence Jackson is the man who has divided the town of Marston. There are those who believe in the coach and his innocence and then there are the... Continue Reading →
Amazing is a commonly overused word, and finding replacements can be tricky work. But you can always count on the IABE to have a solution to that issue. Check out all these ways to say amazing, without actually saying it. Astounding- surprisingly impressive or notable. Bonny- attractive; beautiful. Captivating- capable of attracting and holding interest;... Continue Reading →
In the last decade, self-publishing has become more acceptable. However that started a major catch 22 of who is better, traditional publishers or the good ol' DIY. And while I LOVE the indie book world, rare gems can be found amongst the traditionally published books too. Now, I'll set out some facts and you can... Continue Reading →
At what point in your life did you decide to start writing?                          I started writing at a very young age. It really took off when my Dad bought me a typewriter.... Continue Reading →
Walker Callaghan doesn't know what happened to her. One minute she was living her teenage life in suburban Chicago...and the next minute, she was in a strange place and in a brand new school with absolutely no homework, no rules, and no consequences. Walker Callaghan, 17, is dead. She doesn't go to heaven or hell.... Continue Reading →
As a reader, I get turned off by repeat offenders! Now you're probably thinking "Repeat Offenders?" Yes, in writing we have words that are completely over used. So, we're countering that with replacement words that might make your work read more natural. Check it out. Very Careful, try: Cautious, Heedful, Watchful, Alert, Prudent, Circumspect, Cagey,... Continue Reading →
So, writer's will swear those little b@stards will move over night. Others, just ignore the rules and use them sparingly. But are you really saying what you need to say, correctly? Are you painting the right story, including the right punctuation? Well, let's get over the comma drama, and learn the rules of a comma.... Continue Reading →
