How For Talk Pretty – Three Essential Dialog Tips
“How the heck do I write really, really, really good dialog?” she queried quizzically. “You don’t know?” quoth he. “Nay,” she stated sadly, “and it’s really bumming me out.” Dialog writing holds pitfalls aplenty. There are so many ways we can stumble (witness the example above), it’s a wonder we ever get it right. But [...]
Sure-Fire Tips for Your First-Pass Revision
Say you’ve finished the first, grueling draft of your story, and you’re taking a well-deserved breather. Congratulations! Now begins the real work. How to approach the revision of that initial messy draft? First, get a perspective check. When you’re too close to your manuscript, you’ll experience story myopia. Both the faults and strengths are out [...]
Turning your Pinto into a Porsche: The Mechanics of Editing
Writers frequently ask me what editors do, how much editing costs, and if they really need an editor. My answer: “It depends on whether you have a Pinto or a Porsche.” Let me explain. Manuscripts are like cars; both need “repairs.” A manuscript may only need an editor to proofread, checking for simple grammar, punctuation, [...]
Five Top Tips for Catching (And Correcting) Errors in Your Business Writing
Whether you are an author writing a book, an entrepreneur with a website, or a “Web 2.0″ aficionado with a blog, errors in your writing cause readers to question your credibility. Let me give you an example: I recently read an online article that began with the question, “What is your worse fear?” While the [...]
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