Last week I wrote about how in a previous blog I managed to use the word “fight” twenty-seven times without realizing it. Part of my writing process is to run things through Grammarly to catch any grammatical errors I might have missed on MS Word. One thing that the free version of Grammarly does not do is… Continue reading Grammarly Alternatives to consider…
Last week, inspired by my UFC-level children, I decided to write a blog on action scenes. I sat down, researched my blog, wrote it and then ran it through Grammarly for a check. With corrections made, I ended up with a score of 92. Feeling proud of my writing superiority, I sent it off to… Continue reading Repetitive words and how to avoid them…
Good evening from DC. I am once again writing in my dining room/office/schoolroom. This week, my family made the transition to homeschooling as our state extended school closures to the end of April. For those of you with small children at home, my deepest sympathies. My two would have put those UFC cage fighters to… Continue reading Writing fight scenes for romance novels…
Greetings from the DC metro area! Let me start by saying I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and are following the advice of your local health professionals during the pandemic. As our world is changing, for the foreseeable future focus on the things you can control. If you are in an… Continue reading Living with social distancing…
The idea of getting organized brings up the image of a pristine desk with everything in its proper place. Worthy of an Instagram post, this desk is usually minimalist with a laptop, a legal pad and a cup of writing utensils. There is no food or drink visible except for a cup of coffee. If… Continue reading Getting organized…
