Every writer wants to perfect their manuscript before getting it published. However, there are 3 mistakes writers can make when getting their book edited which can cost time and money to fix:
Author Archives: Kate Halena
Alive, Well and Still Writing
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on my website… However, I’m alive, well, and still writing and editing. I’ll be sharing more tips on writing soon. I do post more frequently on my social media accounts – Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, so please feel free to follow me on them.
Other Words For Said and Replied
Said and replied are common words used when writing dialogue in a story. They’re important to have, but you don’t need to use them every single time a character speaks. If there are two characters having a conversation, you may go without “said” or “replied”, and I have included examples further on.
3 Points to Improve the Chance of Getting a Manuscript Published.
Are you about to start writing or well into writing your manuscript? Consider the following points if you haven’t already:
Reducing Long-Winded Phrases
Long-winded phrases should be avoided when you’re writing a story.
Clichés
You should all know what a cliché is — it’s an overused expression or idea. So avoid using clichés when you’re writing a story, unless you use it for a reason that wont deter someone’s interest or destroy the originality of your work.
Kate Halena 