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If you read last week’s Writing Rule #28, then you might be thinking that you recognize the blog post title above. In which case, you’re rig

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, acknowledges how very tricky self-editing ca

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, applies to “Second Draft.” Since that two-word conc

When it comes to creative writing, particularly novel writing, there are just some errors that should not be published – at least three of w

Well, we’re up to Writing Rule #28 and discussing first drafts, which admittedly can be pretty bad. Here’s a common enough story about the

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, requires you to shift your writer’s perspect

On Monday, we covered Part 1 of an eight-item editorial tricks list, which detailed two specific tips to try out if you’re feeling a little

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “First Draft.” Which – let me tell you – is

There are two foundational steps to looking like a pro with your written copy, whether we’re talking about a professional article, a busines

Earlier this month, I finished editing the first draft of my Faerietales 5: Flights of Fancy manuscript – creative copy I had a lot of fun w

When people read my books, I want honest opinions. No, really, I do. I know writers say that all the time, and then, if you give them a sp

Today, I’m going to lambast creative writers. Then on Wednesday, I’m going to lambast editors. In both cases, it’s well-deserved. Now, in

On Fridays, I’ve begun posting business-related writing blogs on LinkedIn, and last Friday’s topic was about typos. Here’s a snippet of wha

Mid-last month, I got an editing-focused marketing email from Amazon’s self-publishing arm, CreateSpace. Now, normally, I don’t care about

It was pointed out to me a number of years ago that writers have a bad habit of using the same words, terms or catchphrases over and over an

Today is my first day in 9 years, 5 months and 11 days of not being a Cambridge Club (name changed to protect against lawsuits) employee, he

This year, we’re making some really exciting switches here at Innovative Editing. For instance, I’ll be sending out an Innovative Editing’s

Let’s go right for blunt here. You’re quickly running out of time to sign up for some great – free – advice. I’m talking about Innovative

Yesterday morning, I did something extremely brave. Or extremely crazy. Either way, it’s extremely exciting. I put in my...

I have goals for 2017. Not New Year’s resolutions. Goals. I feel as if I have to delineate between the two this time around, mainly...