Tag Archives: writing style

Guest author: Deborah Jay – #Writers, be true to yourself

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Rather a grand headline, I know, but you’ll understand where I’m coming from as you read further. Amongst other things, I am a writer. Those ‘other things’ include caring for an elderly parent (two, until recently), and running a full-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, writing | Tagged fiction, first draft, novel, self publishing, writing advice, writing style | 40 Comments

Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From the archives – May 2015: I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed a number … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, writing | Tagged editing software, individuality, writer's voice, writing style | 44 Comments

Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules.

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed a number of them, duly pasting a chunk … Continue reading →