Writing a memoir, as I’ve mentioned before, can be daunting—trying to wrangle together all of those pertinent memories and reduce them to a written form that, hopefully, does them justice, determining what should and, maybe more importantly, shouldn’t be included, and presenting it all in a way that is concise, precise, personable, and relatable. Just … Continue reading Memoir Writing | Helpful Tips
Why Editing Your Own Work Might Not Be in Your Best Interest | Helpful Tips
Writing your own speeches, dissertations, book manuscripts, screenplays, or even newsletter articles can be a challenge in and of itself. Selecting the best words, using the appropriate tone, and ensuring that the grammar and style are up to par can certainly take their toll on you, leaving you both relieved to have conquered the writing, … Continue reading Why Editing Your Own Work Might Not Be in Your Best Interest | Helpful Tips
Scene & Structure | Book Review
The creative world of books with their wild imaginings, insightful commentaries, and lavish escapes extends a measure of seduction to those it calls to that isn’t quite matched by anything else. But what exactly is it about the literary world that draws us into those stories? Is it the development of the characters? Yes, maybe. … Continue reading Scene & Structure | Book Review