Business Etiquette 101 for Authors and Editors

It doesn’t take much effort to practice good business etiquette. So why are people so bad at it?

businessLynda DietzMarch 18, 2024communication, email, best practices

Using Macros in Your Writing Process

The use of macros can help your writing to be more consistent and your editing more efficient. What are your favorites?

writing, editing, resourcesLynda DietzSeptember 23, 2023macros, time-savers

You Can't Have a Pregnant Pause If There's a Period Involved

The right punctuation mark can indicate exactly what type of pause you want your reader to take.

punctuation, writingLynda DietzMay 26, 2022pause, punctuation marks

Do You Have a Library?

Having a library at home is almost as important as having a kitchen. What does your dream library look like?

resources, readingLynda DietzApril 21, 2022library, good books

When Writer's Block Hits

Writer’s block strikes everyone at least once. Sometimes, writing about nothing helps you to write about something.

writing, writer's blockLynda DietzJanuary 20, 2022writing tips, writing process

And That's a Wrap!

The wrap up of what I’ve worked on in 2021, complete with links to authors you really need to check out.

author, new booksLynda DietzDecember 16, 2021fiction, nonfiction, end-of-year stats

What "Show, Don't Tell" Actually Means

“Show, don’t tell” is good writing advice. But what does it really mean, and how can you apply it to your writing?

writing, fictionLynda DietzNovember 18, 2021show vs. tell, story immersion

Does Your Book Need a Sensitivity Reader?

Exclusive or insensitive language or character portrayals can ruin a book’s chances for success. Sensitivity readers, also known as authenticity readers, can help.

conscious language, sensitivity readerLynda DietzSeptember 23, 2021writing, diversity, indigenous, publishing

What Is Microfiction?

Writers of microfiction, also called flash fiction, make every word count in a way that no one else does.

writing, flash fictionLynda DietzAugust 26, 2021microfiction, short stories

Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

Passive voice sentences aren’t bad, but they can be overused. But don’t be fooled into thinking “was” and “were” make a sentence passive.

writing, passive voiceLynda DietzJune 24, 2021active vs. passive, writing advice

Why Aren't You Using the Singular "They" Yet?

Singular “they” has been around nearly forever. It’s also never been wrong to use. So why are people suddenly resisting its use?

writing, conscious languageLynda DietzMay 20, 2021singular they, evolving language

Why New Authors Don't Need an NDA

There’s a lot of bad advice passed around in writers’ groups. Needing a nondisclosure agreement ranks right at the top of the list.

business, clientsLynda DietzMarch 25, 2021contracts, nondisclosure, NDA

Good Riddance, 2020

business, editingLynda DietzDecember 18, 2020end-of-year stats, clients

15 Helpful Style Guides for Fiction Writers

A Very Useful List of style guides available for free on the ‘net.

style guides, resourcesLynda DietzNovember 19, 2020diversity, language, inclusiveness

How to Cope When Your MS Gets a Heavy Edit

When your manuscript’s edit is heavier than you expected, what do you do?

author, editingLynda DietzOctober 22, 2020feedback, revisions, critique

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