by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 18, 2021 | Writing
image by geralt Tailor Your Fiction Manuscript in 30 Days is chock-full of practical techniques. Numerous examples clarify problem areas and provide workable solutions. The action steps and blah busters McCarthy suggests will help you improve every sentence,...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 23, 2019 | Writing
Tailor Your Fiction Manuscript in 30 Days is now available. See details below. Possible Scene Moods sorrowfullazy (might come as a break after a particularly harsh scene)fearfulhumorous (could be part of a light genre or provide a rest after a scary scene)suspenseful...
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 | Jan 17, 2019 | Writing
yalison506 This is the final post in my Words Misused series. Here’s a list of words many people use with an incorrect meaning in mind. I use The Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Often Misused Words Appraise: to set a value on. Not to inform. Bemuse: bewilder or...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Nov 8, 2018 | Writing
Just when you thought it was safe to write a word or abbreviation a certain way the guidelines change. Yes, trends exist for how to write words. Also, different publishing houses have different guidelines. You may research the word and become confused or unsure....
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