This is the second installment of a series on the causes and fixes for purple prose. If you missed the first post, it’ll help if
Category: Scholarship, Editorials and Opinions
Purple Prose Cause #1: A Misinterpretation of the Phrase “Show, Don’t Tell”
My general approach to both writing and editing is less is definitely more. I like tight writing that doesn’t waste any ink or a reader’s
Goals That Work: Hitting a Moving Target
If you haven’t read them yet, check out the other posts in the series. In addition to writing novels, I am always looking for guest
Goals That Work Case Study: How Many Novels per Year?
My first novel, Riftmaker, took over three years to complete, and that is only talking about the first draft. It was just a hobby for
Goals That Work: Build in Breathing Room
There’s always a chance that life will happen and something will put you off your mark. However, there is also an important step you can
Goals That Work: Many Roads to Success
In another post, I touched on determining your motivations in order to set the right kind of goal for yourself. Here are a few more
