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M.C.
Jan 7
Identify Solutions Not Problems
While in the early stages of my consulting career—well before I decided to focus on writing—I had had a client with an underperforming...
M.C.
Aug 9, 2022
Pacing & Paragraphs
Having spent the last three years as a member of a robust online critique group and the last year as judge in a novel contest, I’ve...
M.C.
Dec 5, 2021
Write Your Story
If there’s any one, core piece of advice I can give to new writers—or any writer for that matter—is to be true to yourself and write your...
M.C.
Jul 25, 2021
Editing - From Rock to Diamond
So, after months (or years) of work, you’ve finally completed your novel and enjoyed the momentous occasion of typing “The End” on the...
M.C.
May 6, 2021
Adverbs - The Ostracized Part of Speech
In talking with many authors, opinions regarding the adverb run deep and strong. Many tout the “get rid of ‘em!” philosophy while a few...
M.C.
Jul 23, 2020
Critique, Don't Criticize
From published authors to writing hobbyists, everyone in a critique group has the same goal: to improve their writing. Some may need help...
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