by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jun 16, 2022 | Writing
Image by Jarkko Mänty from Pixabay A concise, detailed, step by step resource for all writers. — Jamie West, editor coordinator, Pelican Book Group Learn more at the end of the post. After I’ve performed my own edit of a scene, I use ProWritingAid’s Echoes and...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Jun 18, 2020 | Writing
image by GeorgeB2 “I finished reading Tailor Your Fiction Manuscript in 30 Days. I have AND will highly recommend it to anyone who dabbles in fiction. It’s one of the best “how to” books I’ve ever read.” Marsha Hubler, Director Montrose Christian Writers...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 16, 2019 | Writing
image by CoilN00B Tailor Your Fiction Manuscript in 30 Days is now available. See details below. The Exercise Pick a paragraph from your first draft or even from a book. Circle the nouns,verbs,adjective, andadverbs. Circle them. Then use your imagination, thesaurus,...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 27, 2018 | Writing
Writers want readers to picture the multiple-faceted things in their stories. Try these tips on when to use adjectives and how many in an adjective string. Evaluate the Need for Adjectives First, decide whether the object is worth highlighting. Is it something you...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 24, 2016 | Writing
“Scenes are capsules in which compelling characters undertake significant actions in a vivid and memorable way that allows the events to feel as though they are happening in real time.”—Jordan E. Rosenfeld (Make a Scene) Scene ChecklistPurpose [ ] Has 3 reasons the...
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