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Do You Need a Proofreader or Copyeditor?
What’s the difference between a proofreader and copyeditor? You’ve heard the terms, but which do you need? I’ll admit, it can be quite confusing. And depending on your project, you may need both (gasp!). The Proofreaders These are the guys with the eagle eyes. The ones who will catch the missed periods or the typos…
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4 Ways a Journalist Can Help Creative Writers
This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Feb. 15, 2011 A creative writer once referred to me as a “writing scientist.” I…
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The Best Dialogue Tip EVER
This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Oct. 6, 2011 I can’t write a story without dialogue. I mean, dialogue brings a…
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Be the Chicken Nugget in a Bag of Vegetables
This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! NOTE: This post was Freshly Pressed! Originally published Jan. 5, 2011 My boyfriend found a chicken nugget in…
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10 Reasons Every Writer Should Keep an Idea Box
This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published June 1, 2011 How many times have I heard a (professional) writer tell me, “I…
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Are You Writing in Passive Voice? 3 Ways to Know
This post is part of the Countdown Series on ShariLopatin.com, re-publishing my top “writing tips” blog posts from the past five years. The Countdown Series will culminate in a few weeks with the announcement of my business’ (Shari’s Ink) new arm, which will benefit other WRITERS! Originally published Dec. 20, 2010 “Mistakes were made.” Perhaps my all-time favorite politician quote, made famous by…