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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.
Jan 7


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.
Aug 9, 2022


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.
Dec 5, 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.
Jul 25, 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.
May 6, 2021


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...
M.C.
Jul 23, 2020
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