It’s spooky season, and we’re diving into the quirks of body parts going for a wander in your writing! But even in spooky stories, context and nuance are key. Join me as I break down when these ghostly limbs work and when they don’t—watch the video to see my editorial thought process in action.
Author Archives: clairecherryedits
How authors can use Text Expander software to save time and improve accuracy.
Learn how authors can use text expander software to improve accuracy and save time
Consistency in Narrative POV
See what Lisa Zeidner has to say about mastering narrative POV in fiction.
FantasyCon 2024. Will you be there?
Jon and I are excited to attend our first FantasyCon, which is on between the 11th and 13th October 2024 in Chester, UK. We’re both appearing on panels, with Jon discussing the apocalyse, disability, grimdark, and rogues. I’ll be discussing editing, naturally! There are so many sessions on that have piqued my interest, so myContinue reading “FantasyCon 2024. Will you be there?”
How to narrate the past of the past. Using the past perfect tense.
Learn about how to use narrative tense to narrate the past of the past, i.e. past perfect tense.
What do readers need to see and know? Scene Technique advice for writers from Lisa Poisso.
Discover key insights on scene technique from writing coach Lisa Poisso in a 30-minute episode with hosts Louise and Denise. Learn the importance of building first drafts and refining scenes to show only what readers need. Dive into the craft of distinguishing what scenes can and should do to elevate your writing. Listen and reflect on how to decide what stays in your story. Find the episode link in this blog!
How to fix storytelling problems: Study how others did it.
Learn how a successful writer navigates tricky storytelling problems: she studies what other people do.
Should I use commas when listing adjectives?
Learn whether you need to use commas when listing adjectives. It’s all about the ‘and’ test.
Top Tip for Finding Errors in your Manuscript: Use Read Aloud
A blog post about how using Word’s Read Aloud function will allow you to find errors in your manuscript.
Go get ’em, tiger. How to punctuate contractions correctly.
Learn a quick tip to avoid a common apostrophe error in Microsoft Word and Google Docs! Today’s advice helps you spot the difference between an apostrophe and an opening quotation mark. Use ALT+0146 to ensure correct punctuation. Don’t worry if you forget—your editor will catch it, but mastering this trick gives you the upper hand!
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