Writing Advice

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Writing dialogue

Dialogue tags

Contractions in dialogue

Exposition

Using the right word

Common grammatical errors

Commas

Active vs. passive

Lying/laying

Past and passed

Infer and imply

Adverbs and adjectives

Commonly confused words

Transitions

Common errors to avoid

Homophones

Capitalisation of kinship names

Preparation for plotters and pantsters

Jargon

Verisimilitude

Point of view

Action scenes

Keeping it interesting

Opening lines

Writing sex scenes

Using your senses

Flashbacks

Feedback

Bad reviews

Writing a query letter

Writing a synopsis

Writing a blurb

Writing with clarity

Writing for an audience

Writing about mental health

Book covers

Small publishers

Small publishers – a checklist

Self-publishing and the snobbery issue

Improving the reputation of indies

Respect your readers

Vanity presses

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