Tag: Back to Basics

  • Why You’re Not “Too New” to Work with an Editor

    Why You’re Not “Too New” to Work with an Editor

    So, you’ve written a draft (or you’re in the messy middle) and you’re starting to wonder: Is it too early to get help?Am I even “ready” for an editor?Do I have to be more experienced before I ask for feedback? Let’s clear that up right now:You are not “too new” to work with an editor!…

  • How to Punctuate a Pause

    How to Punctuate a Pause

    Readers have expectations; writers have responsibilities. How does an author communicate to the reader the way in which they intend the text to be read? Punctuation. How do you punctuate a pause in the text? Let’s explore. We know the basics: a period ends a statement, stop here; an exclamation point shows excitement; a question…

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