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Good Book or Good Story
Which would you rather read, a good book or a good story? The difference between the two has arisen a few times over the past couple of years as I’ve learned more about writing and publishing novels—and, of course, reading them. But which is more important? Which is better? A Good Book This is another way to say a literary book. Literary fiction seems to be particularly hot in current publishing circles, and when I’ve asked various people what literary means, it invariably co

M.C.
Aug 13, 2025


Swapping Tenses to Engage the Reader
One idiom I have heard a lot regarding writing—regarding many things, actually—is to first learn the rules before trying to break them. I...

M.C.
Dec 7, 2024


Loving English - Contronyms
One of my favorite aspects of writing is simply engaging with the English language. There are many fascinating (and weird) aspects to...

M.C.
Dec 7, 2024


A.I. - A Boon to or Death of Imagination?
Advanced algorithms already influence many aspects of our lives, from ads to product recommendations to telemarketers to design...

M.C.
Feb 14, 2023


Editing - From Rock to Diamond
So, 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.
Jul 25, 2021
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