Posts Tagged ‘Writing Tips’
Why I love my Broken Voice…Finally
If you’ve been reading my blog for any time at all, you’ve heard me talk about these 2 things at least eleven times: Embracing your Voice & Finding Your Great Big Why. In my experience, these 2 things are really important Pre-Prewriting steps any writer should take in order to start really focusing in on her message & sharing it confidently.…
Read MoreFree Checklist – How to Effectively Revise and Edit your Writing to a Shine | Tuesday Tips | Writing Coach
You know you have to Revise and Edit your writing to make it great… But how do you know when it’s done? You use a checklist, of course! Because then you get to make checkmarks on a list, and that is just about the most satisfying thing ever – at least since we all learned to…
Read MoreHow to use Revising and Editing to Clean up Your Writing Process | Tuesday Tips
Writing Process? What does that even mean?! First things, first: a Refresher! The Writing Process has 5 steps. I’ve talked (preached) about the first 2 steps in detail already, but I’ll give you a quick reminder anyway: 1. Prewriting – this is where you figure out and plan ahead all of the important bits and pieces…
Read MoreUse Your Words! How to Amp up Your Writing with Imagery | Tuesday Tips | Writing Coach
Your friendly, neighbourhood Writing Coach is just a little bit distracted today. I am surrounded by rolls of packing paper, ready-to-build cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and packing tape. I’m moving in two weeks ladies, and in the process of packing, I have realized something significant about myself. I am a book hoarder. I don’t have lots…
Read MoreFree Prewriting Worksheet: The 5 Keys to Unlock Prewriting
Why Keys? When I taught Writing at a local private school, here in Moncton, I had to use some clever tricks to keep my students from jumping straight to Drafting. Remember the elephant story? They were trying to eat the whole stinkin’ elephant in one bite, and you and I know that doesn’t work out…
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