Tag Archives: Word

The Dialogue Tag Debate

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I am still editing the novel and of course part of that includes looking at the dialogue. When I write my first draft, I do not tend to put in many dialogue tags. I get in the writing flow and … Continue reading →

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Overuse of That

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

I have been busy the past couple of weeks editing my most recent novel. Every other form of reading and writing has been put on hold. It is not an enjoyable task for me and therefore I find I have … Continue reading →

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Adverbs – Are they contagious?

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Jacqui Murray has posted several writer’s tips on her blog which I am using as a sort of check-list for my rewriting/editing process. Tip #2 Ban Weak Adverbs, reminded us to use them sparingly. She recommended using the find feature … Continue reading →

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To edit or to have someone else do it that is the question?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Billie Jo Schinnerer

Today I have started editing my novel The Lytes of Sand00 (working title) which I have alluded to in my past blogs. It is a fantasy novel based on the myth of the Sandman and has a sci-fi undertone. It is … Continue reading →

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