by christawojo@gmail.com | Apr 6, 2023 | Dear Writer, Uncategorized
All writers want to open their story with a killer first line. What makes a great opening line? It’s not easy to define. Some say the best first lines must encapsulate the entire theme of the story. Other say it must establish the character, time, place, and...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jul 27, 2021 | Dear Writer, Self-editing, Uncategorized
Grammatical expletives are not dirty words, but they can be equally offensive. Grammatical expletives are empty words that take up valuable space and dilute the power of your sentences. This article from Just Publishing Advice tells us how to target these words in...
by christawojo@gmail.com | May 10, 2019 | Dear Writer, Kerouac's Writing Tips
No time for poetry but exactly what is Dear Writer, I have a tendency to overdecorate my sentences. I’m recovering from this addiction and must constantly remind myself that too much of a good thing can make for tedious reading. Don’t try too hard with your...
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