Writing Lessons & Advice: Myths on Writing
I recently learned the old show, Mythbusters , was one of my husband’s favorites. He was home more often over the summer for reasons I’ll...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Essay Help- Research Material
I got some wonderful kitchen gifts for my bridal shower! Among them were a fully-stocked, sixteen-jar spice rack and a Ninja Foodi grill....
Writing Lessons & Advice: Noun Types and Subject-Verb Agreement
I was listening to a Grammar Girl podcast a while ago, and she discussed how different types of nouns exist. I had not thought about that...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Voice
A common positive critique I’ve gotten on my Reedsy stories is having a strong voice, so I thought I’d explore that idea as a lesson. I’m...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Synonyms
Sauces, spices, and seasonings contribute to the flavor of a lot of prepared food. Sometimes they define the entrée, like teriyaki...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Standard English
In the double-negatives lesson , I alluded to the idea of Standard English. I felt the topic warranted a closer look. In simplest terms,...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Double-Negatives
This lesson will be running shortly before my second wedding anniversary! In honor of another wonderful milestone, I’m again drawing...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Essay Help- Writing Paragraphs
You have an essay project. You’ve decided on a topic, started some research, taken some notes on your findings, and maybe even have a...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Essay Help- Choosing an Essay Topic
How do I decide what to cook? The things that either I or my husband like are a good place to start. I narrow down the options further...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Parts of Speech
A study from Stanford University identified the top twenty errors found in undergraduate writing. The number one error is using the...
