Category: Writing Tips
Editing and Proofreading Tips – 5 Ways to Proofread Your Writing
These editing and proofreading tips will make your writing better, and they’re kinda fun! These ways to proofread your writing are new to me – because honestly, I’m not much for editing. I tend to edit as I write, which many a writing coach has spanked me for. One of my goals is to separate [...]
Nonfiction and Fiction Writing Tips – Keep Readers Hooked!
These nonfiction and fiction writing tips will keep your readers hooked; they apply to fiction books or nonfiction magazine articles, creative writing or technical business reports, blog posts or tweets… And it’s all because of a Quips and Tips reader’s question: “I like the tip about the teaser,” says Marla on 6 Query Letter Tips [...]
Writer’s Style Vs Good Writing – Examples of Style and Substance
Knowing the difference between a writer’s style versus good writing is part of being a successful writer, no? These examples of style and substance are inspired by my experience editing bloggers on Quips and Tips From the Working World. Before the tips, a quip: “What’s important is the way we say it. Art is all about [...]
Want a Blogging Job? Quips and Tips is Hiring Bloggers!
Here’s an easy, interesting “Quips and Tips” blogging job that will improve your editing skills, increase your online exposure, and earn you a bit ‘o money… I’m looking for bloggers to contribute to Quips and Tips From the Working World. This blogging job doesn’t require strong writing or SEO skills — it’s involves editing and [...]
10 Most Common Writing Mistakes, Plus 10 Remedies
You won’t just find the most common writing mistakes here; also included are ten remedies for writers who make the same mistakes over and over! These writing tips are from Vancouver-based writer and publication coach, Daphne Gray-Grant. “Effective writers understand that they are lifelong apprentices,” says Gray-Grant. “They learn by reading – constantly. Note: this is [...]
Examples of Good Writing – How Professional Writers Write
These examples of good writing are from a collection of essays from professional writers. The best way to improve your writing skills is to learn how published writers write is to study good writing. Here’s what one editor says about good writing: “During the decades that I served as an editor and publisher, what drew my [...]
Basic Writing Tips – 6 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills
Even the most successful writers need to review the basic writing tips occasionally! These six ways to improve your writing skills will keep you grounded and in touch with what really matters (a publishing contract is exciting, but doesn’t really matter. What really matters is that you’re constantly, happily, improving your writing skills!). Before the tips, a quip: “There [...]
Gifts for Bloggers – The Best Gift Ideas for Blog Writers
These gifts for bloggers represent the best gift ideas for blog writers of all types. Business bloggers, writers who blog, casual bloggers, serious bloggers who yearn for a book publishing contract…these gift ideas contain something for every blogger in your life! Before the tips, a quip: “The best style is the style you don’t notice.” ~ Somerset [...]
How to Write the First Draft – 6 Tips From Writers
If you’re wondering how to write your first draft, don’t miss these tips from writers who have faced many, many blank computer screens. Writing the first draft is the first step to getting your book published! Before the tips, a quip: “The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes.” ~ Agatha Christie. You don’t [...]
How to Connect and Network With Writers – 5 Social Media Tips
Knowing how to connect and network with other writers is the key to a successful writing career. These social media tips are from one of the most community-minded, supportive, connected writers I know: George Angus of Tumblemoose. “We are the most fortunate generation of writers there has ever been,” says George. “Instantly, we can put our [...]
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