Tag Archives: writing tips

Conversations With Colleen Chesebro: Meet Author, C. S. Boyack

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Colleen Chesebro: I’m thrilled to bring you a speculative fiction author, C. S. (Craig) Boyack. I asked him to pick a few questions from my huge list HERE. We all aspire to be successful authors and the best … Continue reading →

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What’s Missing From Your Self-Editing – Ryan Lanz

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Writer’s Path:   by Ryan Lanz   For some writers, editing strikes fear into their hearts. Okay, perhaps not fear, but some discomfort. At least a stomach ache, right? Before you reach for the antacids, let’s discuss … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Colin Guest – On writing

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My name is Colin Guest who as an expat has worked in fifteen countries and lived a life most only dream. Since retiring from working, I spend my time writing and get great pleasure from doing so. I find writing to be both relaxing and enjoyable. For those … Continue reading →

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! E.B. White on How To Write from Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: I love writing.  This summer I read the best book on how to write, the advice of E.B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web and other classics. Oh, I have read a host of posts and articles … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Barbara G. Tarn – Five things I learned with writers groups

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A little while ago, Darlene Foster was my guest, writing about the benefits of writers critique groups. Here, Barbara G. Tarn shares a different perspective… I loved my offline writers group, but writers groups are often useless. See for example … Continue reading →

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Editing tools to help read your manuscript – Read Aloud

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

  Many of us aren’t aware of the many options that Word offers to help with our writing. Although I don’t profess to know what all the functionalities are on the Word ribbon, I was happy to learn about the … Continue reading →

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Kudos

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

From the archive… I came across a link to a book on Amazon… suggesting readers check out the reviews.  The title, I admit, was not especially appealing… Microwave for One by Sonia Allison published in 1987. The reviews, however, are. … Continue reading →

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Guest author and reviewer: Rebecca Tran – A Few Tips for Authors

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’ve had a small unused underdeveloped blog for seven months now, but in the last two months I decided to get serious about it. I started making regular posts once a week yet I still wasn’t satisfied. In an effort … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Suzanne Rogerson – 5 ways spreadsheets can help writers plan and edit their novels

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’ve always loved using excel spreadsheets, which probably goes back to my office job days (yawn!). But it was only as I recently plotted and planned the second book in my Silent Sea Chronicles, that I wondered if other writers … Continue reading →

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Writing flash fiction – Part 2 – Guest post by Geoff Le Pard at TRSA

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Story Reading Ape… and check out Part I of Geoff Le Pard’s Guide to Flash Fiction here. Previously I talked about the benefits of writing flash fiction; today I’d like to focus on some of the mechanics. … Continue reading →

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