writer - Ayers Edits

Why do we confuse words and conflate their meanings?

A blank page can be a frightening thing to behold, especially for a new manuscript. There’s so much potential for greatness. And failure.

A great critique group can accelerate a writer’s growth in their craft

Point of view is a bugaboo for many writers. Editors too.

To read like a writer means to read material not for pleasure, but for education.

TV producers have been using this method for years to determine if a show is worth investing in beyond a pilot episode or season.

I don’t know why this rule gets the regal treatment.

Not acknowledging the passage of time can leave readers confused about “when” they are in the story.

Identify what your ideal reader looks like?

I recently heard someone call ellipses drama dots, and now I want to rename them. Drama dots sounds much more intriguing.