Publication coach Daphne Gray-Grant shares five ways to salvage writing disasters – from poorly written articles to weak anecdotes.
But first, as ever, a quip:
“The process of writing has something infinite about it. Even though it is interrupted each night, it is one single notation.” – Elias Canetti
Writing is a long, fluid process – and writing well is [...]

Some of these magazine article writing tips and hints for pitching to editors come directly from editors (thanks Reader’s Digest!)…and others are from my own experience as a full-time freelance writer.
Before the tips, a quip from bestselling author Sidney Sheldon:
“Usually, when people get to the end of a chapter, they close the book and go to sleep,” says Sheldon. [...]

Writing an excellent first draft makes your revisions, editing, and rewriting much easier. This advice from published authors, full-time copywriters, and freelance writers will pave the way to an excellent first draft – even if you’re a professional published writer. 
First, a writing tip – because that’s what “quips and tips” is all about! 
In Writer Mama: [...]

Revising and editing your writing may be more important than writing in the first place! (almost). These tips for editing and revising your article or book manuscript apply to all types of writing: magazine feature articles, short stories, chapters, novels, scripts, essays, and even songs. 
Before the tips, a writing quip from Annie Proulx, author of The Shipping News: 
“The [...]