Editing Your Own Writing: The Most Overlooked Trick (3:10)

March 1, 2018July 22, 2024 ~ WREADITOR ~ 3 Comments

I believe most writers today not only appreciate the importance of consciously separating editing from writing, but can also recite the oft-repeated technique tips and tricks, such as: wait as long as possible before putting on the "editor" hat temporarily change the text to a defamiliarizing font don't rely on spelling/grammar checkers study lists of … Continue reading Editing Your Own Writing: The Most Overlooked Trick (3:10)

How a Plot Springs to Mind (7:21)

November 29, 2017July 22, 2024 ~ WREADITOR ~ 11 Comments

It can be especially difficult to maintain a consistent writing practice during the holidays. That's true of all routines this time of year, come to think of it. In the midst of bustling about, a fortunate writer can be gifted a poem, a story, or some other creative thought. This was a short discussion-starter about … Continue reading How a Plot Springs to Mind (7:21)