M.C.
Music as Writing Inspiration
When sitting down to write, the right environment and mood has enormous implications on both my creativity and productivity. Dual...
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M.C.
- Dec 5, 2021
Write Your Story
If 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.
- Nov 10, 2021
Pitching Experience
Okay, so maybe not that kind of pitching... I recently attended my first writer’s conference, the Colorado Gold Rush produced by Rocky...
M.C.
- May 6, 2021
Adverbs - The Ostracized Part of Speech
In 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.
- Mar 25, 2021
Formatting a Novel for Print Publication
If deciding to self-publish a print, or hard copy, version, the novel must be prepared for publication. Completing the story is just the...
M.C.
- Sep 2, 2020
Starting Small
If you’re like me, you love to write and hope to turn that passion into a career at the keyboard. You probably have several ideas for...
M.C.
- Jul 23, 2020
Critique, Don't Criticize
From published authors to writing hobbyists, everyone in a critique group has the same goal: to improve their writing. Some may need help...
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