Tag Archives: A Writer’s Coach

Adverb Axing

Posted on April 26, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

In the classic writing guide, The Elements of Style, the last chapter is devoted to developing strong, sinewy writing and offers a number of valuable tips for aspiring authors. “Cautionary hint” number 4 advises “write with nouns and verbs.” The … Continue reading →

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Voice Lessons

Posted on March 6, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The simpler you say it, the more eloquent it is.” August Wilson Think about a writer you really love to read and why. A big part of your favorite’s appeal is probably the voice they convey as they write: the … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Patterns

Posted on February 16, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writers are in the music business.” Don Murray “A story can be wrecked by a faulty rhythm in a sentence — especially if it occurs toward the end — or a mistake in paragraphing, even punctuation.” Truman Capote Our inner … Continue reading →

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Adding Color

Posted on December 19, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“There are no dull subjects. There are only dull writers.” H.L. Mencken “My task, which I am trying to achieve, is, by the power of the written word to make you hear, to make you feel — it is before … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Rhythms

Posted on September 14, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Writers are in the music business.” Don Murray We’re in the music business — how true! Just think of authors you truly adore and it’s more than likely that one of the qualities that attracts and holds your attention is … Continue reading →

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