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Isn’t it Ironic? Words that Trip Me Up

August 29, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A language fail is the worst kind of fail, especially if you're a public speaker or a writer. From Travis Bradberry's list of 20 commonly misused English words, these often trip me … Continue reading >>

Don’t Go Easy on Dialogue

August 22, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Ali Luke’s guest column on "10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Dialogue" on Write To Done made me reflect on the things I've learned about dialogue over the years. There are easy ways for improving your … Continue reading >>

Why Rush to Publish?

June 20, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

You wrote a book! You want it published! Now! Congratulations! I've felt that same excitement. However, I urge you to resist that impulse to self-publish right away. I know you're … Continue reading >>

Dialogue Tags – Don’t Get Crazy

June 6, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Nancy Pontificated I'll never forget the time a line of dialogue in a Nancy Drew book that ended ...Nancy pontificated. I laughed out loud. Everyone knows Nancy Drew has strong opinions. She's always … Continue reading >>

Don’t Let Research Slow Your Writing

May 16, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

How much research does a writer need to do while they're actively writing? Won't it slow down the writing process? Research while plotting An interview in "The Big Thrill" with thriller author … Continue reading >>

Helen Peppe on Honesty and Memoir: Pigs Can’t Swim

February 28, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Helen Peppe's memoir, Pigs Can't Swim, is a pinnacle of family dysfunction: funny, heart wrenching, stupefying and sometimes infuriating. Her parents' insistence on nonsensical rules, old wive's tales … Continue reading >>

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