...d other emerging writers react with defensive hostility to well intended criticism. In doing this, they cut themselves off from an opportunity to improve. I don't want to be that perd...
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...or developmental editor, not a journal editor)? An editor can help you and your work before submitting it for publication. An editor can help you improve your writing in the kindest,...
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Stephen, that's great that you use blogging as a way to improve your writing. I think it helps me whittle large amounts of information down to bullet points, which is useful in all nonfiction writing.
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I believe writing is a God-given gifting, talent or no, because it's a craft you can improve upon. I've had the desire, like you, since I was too young to read. I sat in front of my...
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I'll see if I can get Monsieur Semelin's book. I'm trying to improve my French through reading. I'm so jealous, too, of you living in Paris for 40 years. We still have to pr...
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...But that being said, and while it can be inspiring, praise never made me a better writer. Use the criticism that seems reasonable to improve (and we can always improve), and let the rest of it slid...
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...g on my recently published book, Desperate to Be a Housewife. I showed the manuscript to many people, who were kind enough to comment and help me improve the writing.
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...ard—$100-$150—and we as a reading population knew that it was these people's jobs to give fair and honest reviews, then I think it would actually improve reviews across the board. But...
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Hi Loraine,
I think ONE thing (although I know there are many) that a woman can do to improve her life is to develop a skill set that will help her live a productive and purposeful li...
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...ut also being cruel. I’ve experienced both, but since my mindset is to improve as a writer, I try not to let...t helps to truly correct the areas that are simply wrong or need major improvements.
For someone like me, wh...
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