Manipulating sentence structure
A guest post on syntax by Jordan Jones of Red Pens and Playwriting.
Tools
Take the guesswork out of revision with a revision checklist
My post on building a revision checklist can be found on Red Pens and Playwriting
Confront Weasel Words
Weasel words sap your sentences of conviction and once you start to notice them, you will see them everywhere.
Don't Leave Gaps in Your Roller Coaster
An ode to Roller Coaster Tycoon and building manuscripts that don't fly off the tracks.
Describe Your Taste
What makes a piece of writing good to you? Knowing what you like is an essential part of figuring out what you’ll enjoy writing.
How To Use A Writing Book
How to use a writing book is my first guest post and can be found on Drafting Through Life's Medium blog at the link.
Writing Takes Time
Writers have a far different relationship with their books than readers do, starting with the disparity in the time it takes to write a book and the time it takes to read that same book.
The Ant and The Gnat
A fable for writers guest post by Drafting Through Life.
Safety Tools for Writers Groups
Make your writer's group a welcoming space by implementing these safety tools inspired by those commonly used in the ttrpg community.
Advertency
Unique descriptions are a skill you can build by learning to observe the world around you in detail with focus and compassion.
How to Session Zero Your Writer's Group
Start your new writers group with a "Session Zero" meeting to get everyone on the same page.
Yearly Themes
Instead of a New Years resolution, try a gentler approach by setting a yearly or seasonal theme. Here's how.