The Efficiency Addict
Writing Research: Enhance Your Fiction with Facts
Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every day. This month I’m pleased to welcome back Kathleen…
December 25, 2016-
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Write JustifiedPoint of View (Part 2)-by Judy Hagey
Third Person In my last post, I explained that Point of View is one of the choices writers have…
November 29, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceHow to Pluralize Names for Christmas Cards–Re-Mix
We’re still a few days away from Thanksgiving, but we sometimes receive Christmas cards a few days after celebrating…
November 17, 2016 -
Write JustifiedIt’s All a Matter of Perspective
Twice in the last year, my husband and I have made the trip from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado.…
October 28, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Compliment or Complement?
Earlier this week I wrote a post for my own blog and was reminded about two things: the difference…
October 18, 2016 -
Write Justified
Idioms–Literary Shorthand
As if English with its homophones and irregular verbs weren’t confusing enough, how about those idioms? Oh sure,…
September 27, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictProblem Solve POV with Color
Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every single day. For the next few months,…
September 25, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Misheard, Misused, Misspelled Words
This month’s post is all about words you might be hearing and saying and, consequently, writing improperly. We’re not…
September 17, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Confusing Words…Again!
Yes, we’re continuing to visit confusing words because the English language abounds with them. Here are a few…
September 17, 2016 -
A Little Red Ink, EditingConferences: Paid Critique
Conferences: The Paid Critique So you’re thinking about attending a writers conference, or perhaps you’ve already registered for one.…
July 29, 2016 -
Grammar and GraceIrregardless, Not a Word?
A few weeks ago I enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends at a cool restaurant in Raleigh. The first…
July 22, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictPreparing a Great Guest Post
The golden rule for guest blogging is straightforward—Deliver solid content on time. Beyond that, there are a few simple steps you…
July 11, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictWriting Opportunity or Distraction?
How to know when to stray from your writing plans. Do you ever have those times when your day…
July 3, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedDon’t Do Dat – or That
Today’s tip on Polishing Your Message is . . . Don’t Do That. Do What? Overuse the word that.…
June 30, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Aid for Comma Splices
A writing acquaintance of mine recently posted about her disdain of the comma splice, more importantly, the proliferation of…
June 23, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write Justified
Confused No More
As an editor, I frequently encounter homonym errors. Someone writes whether when they intend weather. Or peek when the…
June 11, 2016 -
Polishing Your Message, UncategorizedWinds and Waves of Inspiration
Are you a writer who hasn’t written a word? How many waves of inspiration flow thru your mind before…
May 31, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictTracking Your Writing Research & Quotes
Ever wonder what to do with all the research you’ve accumulated from your many writing projects? Do you ever…
May 22, 2016 -
Write Justified
Mind Those Apostrophes
When editors are asked to name their pet peeves, misuse of apostrophes ranks at or near the top of…
May 17, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace, UncategorizedDangling Modifiers
Last month, I overheard a conversation about dangling modifiers. Lots of laughter. Lots of confusion. Lots of questions. “What’s…
May 9, 2016 -
A Little Red Ink, Editing
What is a critique?
What is a critique? Well, it’s one of my favorites. A critique is very much like a macro edit,…
May 7, 2016 -
A Little Red Ink
What is a Proofread?
What is a proofread? I’m sure you know by now the importance of wisdom as you choose a freelance…
April 28, 2016 -
Uncategorized, Write Justified
When 2 + 2 Still Don’t = 4
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of plurals (see 2 + 2 Doesn’t Always = 4), let’s look at…
April 26, 2016 -
Grammar and Grace
Five Words or Phrases to Avoid
Lots of time we hear verbal patterns that may be acceptable (to some people) in speech, but they are…
April 17, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictOn Writing: Practice Excellence
Practice makes perfect. I believed this mantra for years until a music teacher changed my mind. “Perfect practice makes…
April 15, 2016
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