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Quotes on Writing
http://quotesonwriting.blogspot.com/
This blog contains quotes from famous authors, editors and writing teachers, with explanations of how I use these tips to improve my writing.
- Added on: Nov 22nd, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Recent Posts
Verb are Where the Action Is
“Remember that adverbs are a sign that you’ve used the wrong verb.” -- Alexander Chee in Annie Dillard and the Writing Life, quoting Annie Dillard.I love this statement. I read stories frequently from authors in lust with adverbs. They like the...
Web site: Rights: What They Mean and Why They\'re Important
Web site: Rights: What They Mean and Why They're Important Do you understand what the terms first rights, one-time rights, or exclusive vs non-exclusive rights mean? Me either. This question was posed in one of my writing groups. I thought I'd s...
Six Questions For. . . is LIVE!
Six Questions for Nathaniel Tower, Founder and Editor, Bartleby Snopes in now up at the Six Questions For blog....
First Impressions Matter
“It is often said that we never get a second chance to make a first impression. This holds true in our writing. We may be witty, charming, and absolutely delightful company, but our readers don’t know that. They judge us by what we share with the...
Using Sentence Length to Your Advantage
“Another way to speed your pace is to use shorter sentences. When your characters approach danger or are fleeing from it, use short sentences to speed the pace and mimic the quickened heartbeat.” -- Elizabeth Lyon in “Apply a book doctor’s ey...
New Story: It\'s How You Play the Game
Jeremy sat on the park bench slouched against the north wind, his gloved hands between his knees, and watched uniformed officers enter and exit the police station across the street. Blond hair formed a halo around the edges of his ski cap. The heels ...
