Archive for June, 2011

Writing Tip #2: “ly” and “ing” words

magnifying glass Writing Tip #2:  ly and ing wordsI tell writers that in the early stages, they need to take a very close look at their word choices. Watch out for “ly” words and “ing” words.

Every time I give this …

Writing Tip # 1: It all Begins with Scene

The scene, in my opinion, is the hardest aspect of writing to teach and to understand. But once you get the elements of a scene down and frame your writing in this way, you’ll be a master.

Write a scene where you sit down to eat breakfast, alone and as you sit down–munching on that …

Live Teleseminar: July 7, 2011

IMG 0657 2 Live Teleseminar:  July 7, 2011This is your recording of the Live Teleseminar from July 7, 2011 @ 11 a.m. Pac. Time. It was a wonderful call with more than 285 signed up!

HIGHLIGHTS:

We talked …

Q: Is autobiography the same as memoir?

What do you think? Is memoir the same? And why?