by LB
…At least, it doesn’t work all that well. But guess what–
Using it does.
Category: writing tips
LB: Um, Yeah, We ARE Different After All
by Larry Brody
“Alone time” isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity, especially for writers & other artists. No getting around it – creativity & fragility go hand in hand.
When I think of all the years I was in denial about this….
LB: We Can Be Heroes
by Larry Brody
I’ve said this more than a few times before, but repetition is the essence of great art. You know, like in rock and roll. And writing is my rock ‘n’ roll.
The good guys are the squeaky wheels, not the grease that hides them. Your writing should make a difference, and one of the best ways for that to happen is for it to BE DIFFERENT.
LB: Passive, Shmassive
by Larry Brody
What would happen if you used – gasp! – the passive voice in a sentence or two?
Good writing is about communication, not following “the rules.”
Worst case passive voice scenario: It doesn’t work so you do something you’ll have to do anyway. Namely, rewrite.
Nathan Bransford: Stop Overexplaining!
When Nathan Bransford offers writing or publishing advice, we listen…and advise y’all (especially prose writers) to do the same. Here’s the latest reason why.
by Nathan Bransford