Who says a noun always has to act like a noun? And who says a verb always has to be so…verby? Some writers have a fascinating ability to repurpose words and use them in new ways. Examples of creative word usage abound in The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. This novel is first set in Paris on… Continue Reading
How long should a short story or poem be? If you’re submitting your short prose to literary agents or editors, these are the best word counts and page counts for your writing.… Continue Reading
How to find and delete extra words in your sentences, to write tighter prose, and to line edit your own writing. Watch for wordiness and bad sentence structure to write better.… Continue Reading
Writers know that words have power. Change your words and change your attitude. Learn to Rejoice in Rejection and enjoy more success.… Continue Reading
There are weird words in every industry, and the literary world is no exception. We’ve listed some of the stranger-sounding industry-specific jargon common to writers, editors, and literary agents in the publishing industry that may need some clarification. These word definitions for the book biz will help you get by at writing conferences and groups! … Continue Reading
