Avoid these Rookie sins

Published on September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell5 Comments

Don’t let your writing be scarred with a scarlet R, Rookie!

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Unto thine own characters be true. Treat each one as a shining star.

Remember, you can’t shrug a word.

Novelist, Chuck Wendig gives important tips on how to avoid Rookie Newbie Moves.

Check out his post.

I SMELL YOUR ROOKIE MOVES, NEW WRITERS

Now I’m gonna slink off and re-edit my last effort. Anyone got some whiteout?

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Writers Block

Are you crying as you write?

Published on August 31, 2015August 26, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Wow! This is, simply put, some of the best writing advice I’ve read in a long time.

Let yourself cry: Jennifer Niven’s inspirational top writing tips

I particularly like #4. No maybe #6 and #7. Wait, no, #9 is good too. Oh, forget it, I can’t pick a favorite. All 12 really hit home for me.

Her advice is simple in its beauty. Sometimes I think we as writers need to be reminded to stop and smell the story. To laugh, cry and fall in love with our story.

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Don’t let fear stop you!

Published on August 28, 2015August 26, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Don’t let self-doubt rule your writing!

Head over and read 6 Things That All New Fiction Writers Are Mortally Terrified Of Hearing by EMMA LORD.

OMG! These are so true!

I broke out in a cold sweat reading her blog post. beaver-46243_640

Of course I could add another one, like…

Huh? I don’t get it?

Yeah, that would stink. Spend weeks, months or even years writing a story that no one “gets” it.

As a writer, what is your greatest fear?

Let me know in the comments.

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Do you want a great tip?

Published on August 27, 2015August 26, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell2 Comments

Well, I’ve got 3 editing tips for you!

If you’ve read any of my posts you know that I’m a bit weak when it comes to self-editing. Always searching for a new tool, new tip or a better way to edit my writing.

Should I ever find a shortcut for fixing my mixed up tenses, I’ll be over the moon happy.

Writing involves way too much DIY editing. So I rely on several editing programs, but no program is a substitute for a great hands on tip by a successful author.