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Editing Software for Writers

December 17 By Makjay Editor

Editing software for writers should be part of every author's toolbox. While there many available, one we highly recommend is ProWritingAid.  ProWritingAid is an excellent resource because it integrates with Microsoft Word, Open Office, and Google Docs. There is no reason to copy and paste.  Works with Scrivener We've worked on several projects for full-length … [Read more...] about Editing Software for Writers

What About “Show Don’t Tell”

October 20 By Makjay Editor

What about "Show Don't Tell" don't you understand? This question was posed to a group of writers during a writers conference. Their answer? "Everything." It's a concept that is easier said than done, and by the writer's emphatic response this statement is more true today than ever before. This was clearly the case for our conference goers who said they were as bewildered about … [Read more...] about What About “Show Don’t Tell”

Building Your Author Platform Part 2

September 22 By Makjay Editor

Building Your Author Platform starts with a clear vision of what you bring to the table. In Part 1 of this series, we included a group of questions to aid in developing that vision. The first on the list is “What kind of influence do you have?” This is a critical question, and your answer may well redefine the direction for your platform. So, how do you determine what kind of … [Read more...] about Building Your Author Platform Part 2

The Secret Life of the Writer’s Voice

August 20 By Makjay Editor

The secret life of the writer's voice is based in fear. Give yourself the gift of writing your first draft.

The secret life of the writer's voice is one of the strongest influences in an author's work. What is the secret life of the writer's voice? Most, if not all, writers have it. Or at least have experienced it. Not everyone talks openly about the voice that controls their level of confidence as a writer. They don't discuss what it says about their chances of success. … [Read more...] about The Secret Life of the Writer’s Voice

Building Your Author Platform Part 1

April 8 By MJP Editor

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Building your author platform from scratch can be so overwhelming that many writers avoid the subject altogether.  Typically, this is due to not knowing how to approach the task, or knowing where to start.  In some ways it feels similar to staring at a blank page when you start a new story; four hours later you still have no idea how to begin. It's frustrating. But here's the … [Read more...] about Building Your Author Platform Part 1

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