M.C.Aug 9, 2022Pacing & ParagraphsHaving spent the last three years as a member of a robust online critique group and the last year as judge in a novel contest, I’ve...
M.C.Dec 5, 2021Write Your StoryIf there’s any one, core piece of advice I can give to new writers—or any writer for that matter—is to be true to yourself and write your...
M.C.Jul 25, 2021Editing - From Rock to DiamondSo, after months (or years) of work, you’ve finally completed your novel and enjoyed the momentous occasion of typing “The End” on the...
M.C.May 6, 2021Adverbs - The Ostracized Part of SpeechIn talking with many authors, opinions regarding the adverb run deep and strong. Many tout the “get rid of ‘em!” philosophy while a few...
M.C.Jul 23, 2020Critique, Don't CriticizeFrom published authors to writing hobbyists, everyone in a critique group has the same goal: to improve their writing. Some may need help...