Got is Just Not Good English
By Annette Rey
Let’s find some words to substitute for the word got.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Word Errors #2
Here We Go Again
By Annette Rey
On January 15, this year, I wrote an article on an embarrassing word error I caught on a news-style television show. I’m back again with another one.
A Writer’s Woes
Targets, Goals, and Scheduling
By Annette Rey
I’m always pressed for time. How about you?
Most writers have a real life they must live before they can nurture their writer’s life. And the tasks required to engage in their writing life are many and demanding. How do we find a workable slot in which to fit these tasks?
Quiet Observation is a Writer’s Tool
Conversation Is Story.
By Annette Rey
Are you – short on ideas – stumped on character development – unable to complete dialogue – at a loss on detailing scene? Answers for these areas are a car trip away.
Elevator Pitch Challenge
Writers Engage!
By Annette Rey
What is an Elevator Pitch? It is your fifty-word presentation attempt to sell your book limited by the small time period of an elevator ride. Can you convince someone you just met that your book is worth buying? Be prepared with an already polished Elevator Pitch that declares why a buyer should own your book.
THERE Can Be Ubiquitous
Keep a Look Out for the Word There
By Annette Rey
There is a troublesome word which is very overused. It is a word I do not like as it seems to sneak in everywhere. Advanced writers know how to limit its use. Here are a few hints for you.
Character Challenge, Part Two
An Exercise Worth Doing, Part II
By Annette Rey
This is Part Two of building five distinct characters. I have given you two people in Part One. Read on for the other three.
Character Challenge, Part One
An Exercise Worth Doing, Part I
By Annette Rey
Are you having trouble building variations into each of your characters? Do they resemble more wax figures than thinking/feeling human beings? Major characters (MC) should be recognizable by your readers as they read the individual differences you have written into them. If you are having trouble in this area, and even if you think you are not, engaging in the following exercise will improve your work in this area.
For the Love of Words
Love Them, They Will in Turn be Good to You
By Annette Rey
I have been called a “word nazi” many times in my life. This stems from my obvious love of words and the respect I have for the English language. It shows every time I open my mouth.
Some Uses of Apostrophes
’Tis Time to Look at Punctuation
By Annette Rey
While using Facebook I became aware of many people attempting to write English when it is not their primary language. Constructing sentences is difficult for them. I have great admiration for these budding authors. They are my inspiration for writing this basic instruction for those who need this kind of help.
Writer's Block No More 