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Self-Editing: Know Your Mistakes

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jrlbennett

There are mistakes I can’t help but make. I have this bad habit of typing the same error over and over again, until it’s a Groundhog Day of poor spelling. Perhaps it’s a good thing that I know what specific words, or grammar rules, get me into trouble. But it’s a long slow process to … Continue reading Self-Editing: Know Your Mistakes

Tagged common errors, editing, spelling, writing advice, Writing tips

Planning It All Out

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jrlbennett

When I was younger, maybe about 10 or 11, I kept a bug-out bag tucked in the back of my closet. I didn’t call it that, of course, I’m not a hard-boiled detective. It was my Fire/Earthquake survival bag, filled with only the most important clothing and books. I tend to over prepare. There never … Continue reading Planning It All Out

Tagged novel planning, plot outline, plotting, writing advice
Posted on January 28, 2014 by jrlbennett

Scientifically accurate storytelling is hard. Few creative individuals take the time to work out the details. You see, science fiction that operates in the universe we actually live in not only feels true, it also feels honest… Knowledge of and use of science reveals amazing revelations, curiosities, and unexpected truths that can enrich and guide … Continue reading

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