Tag: Editing
Developing a Relationship with Death
By Icy Sedgwick Think of Death for a moment. Did you picture a tall guy in a hood with a scythe? Or Neil Gaiman’s funky Siouxsie Sioux character from The Sandman? Or was it a more sombre abstract notion of pain and loss? Death can be, and is, all of these things, and much more. But […]
Read More Developing a Relationship with DeathWhy Flash Fiction is a Scam
It’s the latest trend in all the spec fic magazines. Flash fiction! Write a short story that’s anywhere from a hundred words to the upper limit of a thousand words or less. Check it out! More stories in one issue! Isn’t that spectacular? Except that it isn’t. It’s really a scam by magazine publishers. It’s […]
Read More Why Flash Fiction is a ScamWhat Playing D&D Taught Me About Writing
I didn’t write this article, but I could have! By Ricardo Victoria I was planning to write this post a while ago, but work got in the middle (it still does, but I just ignored it for a bit). Then, that dastardly Leo McBride got his take out first at his blog Altered Instinct *shakes fist*. I recommend […]
Read More What Playing D&D Taught Me About Writing5 Differences Between British and American Writing
When writing, especially in a scientific journal, it is prudent to check which version of English should be used. There are not many differences between American and British writing. However, they are reflected not only in the spelling of some common words but also affect the usage of certain expressions and grammatical rules. As the […]
Read More 5 Differences Between British and American Writing10 Things Writers Don’t Know About the Woods
By Dan Koboldt It’s hard to put a number on how many books I’ve read that feature characters in the woods. Sometimes they’re fleeing, sometimes chasing, sometimes just looking for something to eat. As someone who spends a lot of time in the woods, I should tell you that most authors get it wrong. Here […]
Read More 10 Things Writers Don’t Know About the Woods10 Things Learned Since I Started Writing
Originally posted on (Almost) Average:
When I started this writing journey, I was naive to the complexities of it all. I guess in it’s most basic state, writing is just me and the words on the screen or paper. It’s when I started sharing those words that things changed. Here are ten things I learned…
When to Capitalize “Parents” by Kathleen A. Watson
Originally posted on DISCLAIMER : I COULD BE WRONG:
[This chapter seemed appropriate for this special day!] Honor Parents, But do it Right Every spring, we’re bookended by holidays that honor parenthood: Mother’s Day, which is the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, which is the third Sunday in June. Some people, wanting to show…
Writing – As Explained by Firefly Part 2
Originally posted on C.M. Banschbach:
Howdy! So recently I shared my first Firefly inspired post again and it got a good bit of buzz! It also got me thinking and partially due to all the other Firefly giffery that was shared in comments and replies, I was reminded of many other awesome quotes. And…
Writing – As Explained by Firefly
Originally posted on C.M. Banschbach:
Howdy! Sorry for the radio silence recently. Short explanation is I’ve been super busy/lazy. 🙂 But I got the idea for this post at lunch the other day, so I figured I’d continue with the series that started with my Princess Bride posts. Using Firefly/90% of all the best…
