I hate proofreading. It bores me senseless. But it's a necessary evil. It's one of the big differences between something looking professional, or...
Why Proofreading is Important and How to Improve Your Skills
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Editing
What to do When You Need to Rewrite Your Rewrite
When you're not happy with certain aspects of your novel, be it a character or a plot point, the inevitable point comes in working on your...
What I’ve Learnt so Far Rewriting my Novel
I shared with you a few weeks ago about why I've decided to rewrite my novel from scratch after having worked on it for seven years. Well...I've now...
Why I Decided to Rewrite My Novel From Scratch
A novel rewrite is a big task. A daunting task. But sometimes, it's necessary. I've been writing about best friends Hollie and Fayth since I was 18....
Why Everyone (Not Just Writers) Should Use the Hemingway App
I first heard about Hemingway just over a year ago. It was a brief mention of an app in class, but I wasn’t really listening. A couple of weeks...
Keyboard Shortcuts for the Lazy Writer
If you’re in a rush or just feeling lazy, trawling through menus to do something is the last thing you want. These keyboard shortcuts are just what...
How to Give Effective Feedback
The feedback you give another person can have a huge impact on not only their piece of work, but also on them. No pressure. Giving feedback isn't...
How to Approach a Writing Workshop
Giving and receiving feedback is something that is encouraged in all Creative Writing courses. It's often referred to as 'workshopping'. Some people...