Tag: writing tips
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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…
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How Reading Critically Changed My (Writing) Life
If you’re like me (a writer), you probably love to read. Good books. Not crappy books. Crappy books bore me. They probably bore you, too. Which is why, as a writer, I want to write those good books. You know, the ones everyone can’t stop talking about during lunch in the break room. I want to be that writer.…
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Are You Being True to Your Writing?
As a writer, this is perhaps the MOST IMPORTANT question you need to ask yourself. A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post entitled, “The Novel Dilemma: Story No Longer Relevant … Now What?” Many of you commented with empathetic remarks or great advice (thank you!). And now, I’m happy to report that I found the…