How to Remove AI Voice from Your Writing
AI writing leaves patterns readers can feel. Learn how to spot AI voice, clean your prose, and strengthen your author voice with this practical guide
Publishing Math: The Real Cost of Being an Author
Print to Pro Read about the real cost of becoming an author
Think traditional publishing is free? We’re breaking down the real costs of publishing—self, hybrid, and trad—and why your “book deal” might cost you more than you think. New episode of #ProsTalkingProse is live!
Your Readers Aren’t Dumb: Top 5 Ways to Use Less Words & Have More Feels
How to use less words and wrtie more emotion
If you have to explain the emotion, the scene isn’t working as hard as it should. And worse? You're robbing your reader of the one thing they want to do—feel something for themselves. Learn the top 5 ways to stop overexplaining and hit the feels.
3 HUGE Mistakes You are Making on Your USMLE Personal Statement
There are some very common and repeated mistakes that must be avoided if you are hoping to match this season.
Hatch a Captivating Narrative: Improve your Word Craft.
Vivid verbs and imagery are essential tools for a writer. Learn how to pick those words out of other writings and find ways to improve your own work by setting the scene with the correct tone and feeling that you want your readers to feel. Much of a reader's experience is based on how the book or story makes them feel.
Don’t Fear the Trash Can – Learn to Love Re Visioning!
The most difficult part of my job is telling an author that a word, sentence, paragraph, or chapter is slowing down their story or not essential to the plot. I am not heartless. I know how much you agonized over those words. But in many instances, it must go. Here are my top three trash worthy elements in your manuscript.
Top 10 Memes for Writers and Editors
Looking for a quick guffaw. I finally compiled my top 10 memes for editors and writers.
How to Organize an Epic Made Simple
I went looking for a simplified version of how to organize an epic and how the subplots support and frame the overarching plot. I couldn't find one. So, I made one.
Do These 3 Things BEFORE You Call an Editor
Many writers may have unrealistic expectations for an editor, or none at all. Please do these three things before you even shop for an editor.
Try Everything Once
Some weeks are harder than others. For me, there were some wins and losses, but I came out alive and wiser. I guess that's what is supposed to happen.