At a recent writers' weekend several presenting editors reinforced my belief that the best self-editing tool out there is Self-Editing For Fiction Writers by Browne and King. I have found this publication useful both as a learning tool and as a reference book. The book assumes that the writer knows basic grammar, spelling, and vocabulary (although … Continue reading Editing Tools
Thoughts on Writing
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LAWRITERS (for Los Alamos) is intended to serve several purposes. First, to separate my stories, fiction, and essays from the character, leadership, and political articles I publish in "Thoughts from under the Palm" , to offer a space to discuss writing, fiction and nonfiction, agents, publishers, E-publishing, and things writing, and last and not least … Continue reading Welcome!