This is a list of advice I’ve gathered from multiple craft books, critique groups, and workshops. And yes, there are exceptions, but you have to know the rules before you break them. 1. Adverbs make your writing weak. Avoid adverbs. (That whirring sound you hear is all the deceased English teachers rolling over in their graves.) 2. “That” is a … Read More
UtopYA / Quirky Chick Conference Report
I spent this past weekend in Nashville Tennessee at the UtopYA conference. What was it like? Imagine a conference full of quirky chicks who all love to read, write and blog. Then add a hot shirtless cover model, a ton of raffle prizes and a few fangirl moments. Attending a conference by myself was way outside my comfort zone. I’ve attended … Read More