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Tag Archives: editing
Every Writer Needs a Support System
Writing a book isn’t a solo journey. If you’ve ever read an author’s acknowledgements, you’ll know how many people quietly help bring a story to life. Editors, coaches, beta readers, agents: they’re all part of the village.
Writing Tips: When Actions Overlap
What is false simultaneity and how do I avoid it in my writing?
Is it obtainable or attainable?
Let’s Talk Editing – What Every Indie Author Should Know: Join us on Zoom, June 8th 2025
An invitation to join Claire and Vicky for a chat about all things editing (for indie authors)
Dialogue tags versus action beats
Learn the difference between dialogue tags and action beats and how to punctuate them.
A change of scenery can do you good: read and write in other places.
I needed a change of scenery today, so I took myself off to the library. Do you work in libraries, coffee shops, parks? I’d love to know. Head to the comments.
Can you end a sentence with a preposition?
Here we have a video about ending sentences with prepositions. In short, it’s fine! Go right ahead. But be aware of context and clarity. Here’s some further useful info, including where this preposition ‘rule’ came from. More information here: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/prepositions-ending-a-sentence-with
Any more or anymore? In tact or intact? Every day or everyday? One word or two?
Is it deduce or deduct? And what about deduction?
Learn the difference between deduce and deduct.
