What can I say relevant about writing in 140 words or less? I’m not sure myself, but I’m starting a new series of commentaries called WRITING IN 140 where I attempt to do so. The first commentary, “Finding the Desire to Write” is live at the [Blood-Red Pencil]. Check it out and leave your own [...]

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Are you interested in starting a writing workshop? If so, check out my latest commentary at The Blood-Red Pencil, “Components of a Good Writing Workshop” [link].
What are those components? Well, I discuss three: a great moderator, an appropriate size for the workshop, and rules for the [...]

At the popular blog on writing and editing – The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part two of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].
Come and read about how examining your scene development can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!
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At the popular blog on writing and editing – The Blood-Red Pencil, I have part one of my latest piece on writing, “Using Characters and Scenes to Trim the Fat from Your Story” [LINK].
Come and read about how examining your characters can help you cut large portions from your VBB (very big book)!
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Over at The Blood-Red Pencil, I offer the article “8 Questions for Writers.”  Every story has components that are necessary for the story to be well-developed.  By answering the eight questions, writers can help themselves write good stories!
Head over to TBRP [link], read the article, and leave your comments!
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The uber-popular Blood-Red Pencil [link] – where I’m a contributing blogger – is doing a MEET THE EDITOR segment, and yours truly is being spotlighted today!  Come see what I have to say about why I love editing.
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