Word count: 653 words Reading time: Less than 3 minutes Today I answer a question from a reader who wants to beef up her verbs. What do I suggest to help? Read on to learn more…. A reader named Linda submitted the following question to the Publication Coach: I subscribe […]
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Word count: 783 words Reading time: About 3 minutes Here is another in my series of interviews with writers. Today, I introduce you to fiction writer Kate Pullinger, author of the fascinating novel The Mistress of Nothing…. A few weeks ago when you saw the list of books I read in
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Word count: 776 words Reading time: About 3 minutes During recent travels I not only saw some fabulous sights, I also learned a few writing lessons, in some unexpected places…. New York, New York. It’s my favourite city in the world and I recently returned from a visit there accompanied
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Word count: 985 words Reading time: About 4 minutes When I say “best books of 2010” I mean the best books I read in 2010. Some were written this year, others long ago. Read on to learn more…. Last week, I reached my reading goal for 2010. I finished 52
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Word count: 687 words Reading time: Less than 3 minutes Today I answer a series of questions from a reader who has completed her first book. Does she need an agent? What should she do next? Read on to learn more…. A reader named Hilary submitted the following questions to
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Word count: 736 words Reading time: About 3 minutes You know reading is good for you — right? Here are seven ways to make it even better so that your reading helps your writing… When people ask me the one thing they can do to improve their writing and I
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Word count: 597 words Reading time: About 2.5 minutes Today I answer a question from a reader who is struggling with writing a memoir. His major challenge appears to relate to chronological order. Read on to learn more…. A reader named Richard submitted the following question to the Publication Coach:
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Word count: 605 words Reading time: About 2.5 minutes Would you like to be a speed demon and demolish writer’s block? Here’s a new e-mail-based class that can help you double or triple your writing speed! It took me more than two hours to finish last week’s newsletter. Not because
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Word count: 678 words Reading time: Less than 3 minutes As those of us in North America approach the end of summer, I offer five tips on how to return to work and beat seasonally-induced writer’s block, no matter where you live. As I sit down to write this column the rain pounds outside
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Word count: 719 words Reading time: About 3 minutes Today I answer a question from a reader who is struggling with the demands of academic writing. My response hinges on mindmapping Read on to learn more…. A reader named Autumn Alexander submitted the following question to the Publication Coach: “I’ve
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