Written by ML Swift
Do you have an opinion that matters? We all do, but getting it out there is another story altogether. This article helps you do just that!
Written by ML Swift
Fifty inspirational, motivational, educational, and at times, quite chuckle-worthy witticisms from the book, Bird by Bird. A fun review...from the Progressive Book Club.
Written by ML Swift
Supposably vs. Supposedly: Here's the skinny on which to use and when.
Hint: It's never "supposably."
Written by ML Swift
Read and discuss a different writing craft book every month with us! The Progressive Book Club. Write your review, then read the other writer's interpretations of the book.
Written by ML Swift
A brief study on the subjunctive mood of the verb, "were," when discussing conditional future - a lesson I learned from the Cowardly Lion.
Written by ML Swift
Suggestions of four how-to books that are integral to the writer's library: "Bird by Bird," "Save the Cat," "On Writing Well," and "The Emotion Thesaurus."
Written by ML Swift
Learning to listen to constructive criticism; what to look for in a critique partner.
Written by ML Swift
An encouraging interview with Anne Rice, detailed and reviewed point-by-point. Stephen King instructs us to "kill our darlings," while Anne Rice simply states, "If you want to be a writer, WRITE."
Written by ML Swift
A recap of my night at the NaNoWriMo kick-off dinner in the Big Bend area of Florida. Do writers' groups help or hinder you?
Written by ML Swift
Spellcheck and text abbreviations have turned us into a country of sloppy spellers too lazy to learn our own language and too unaccustomed to catch our mistakes.
Written by ML Swift
Ever wish you could write as mysterious as a cat? So did Edgar Allan Poe. Don't let self-doubt stunt your creativity - overcome your insecurities, set your sights, and capture the essence of your cat!
Written by ML Swift
The next time you’re about to give your darlings a handle, consider who they are. Instead of choosing a John or a Jane, why not take a cue from Melville? Ishmael is a classic.
