writers - Ayers Edits

Let’s dig into some worn-out, tired, exhausted words, words that have become bereft of their actual meanings based on usage.

Where does the comma go?

You, as a writer, are providing a valuable service to readers.

Never doubt it!

Identify what your ideal reader looks like?

If changing your mindset is not enough to get through writers block, here are a few practical tools.

Writer’s block is showing up because it has a message for you.

How do you decipher the message?

Beta readers are early readers who give you feedback after you’ve gone through developmental editing.

What should my word count be? is a question that every writer asks at least once in their writing career, and with good reason.

Dialogue should be sharp and serve to move a scene forward. It should also reflect the way people speak to one another.

How many times have you actually said, “As you know . . .”

Some folks, who respond well to accountability, write because they have a deadline.

For others, they won’t eat, or pay any of the bills, if they don’t write.

And for others still, writing creates the space in their brains they need to find peace.