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Chick Lit THIS

Posted on November 30, 2016March 8, 2017 by Kate Kearns

Women wrote more classics than we learn about in school. Introducing my new project, which celebrates overlooked and unknown female… Read more Chick Lit THIS

The Stylish Semicolon

Posted on July 22, 2016July 21, 2016 by Kate Kearns

Semicolons are like perfume; used correctly and in proper measure, they’re sophisticated and add richness. If you use them incorrectly and… Read more The Stylish Semicolon

Writing Effectively When English is Your Second Language

Posted on April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 by Kate Kearns

I have a lot of regular clients for whom English is not their first language. They have something important to… Read more Writing Effectively When English is Your Second Language

Does the Artist Matter?

Posted on March 14, 2016March 12, 2016 by Kate Kearns

A piece of art, when completed, encapsulates its own reality. As its architect, the artist’s task is to craft it… Read more Does the Artist Matter?

The Line Break: Making and Breaking the Poet’s Element

Posted on November 25, 2015March 7, 2017 by Kate Kearns

As readers, we have certain expectations when we read a sentence. The rules of grammar provide a stable foundation for the thoughts, emotions, and information contained within it. While we can use punctuation with a certain level of flexibility, omitting commas for pacing, throwing in a fragment for urgency, line breaks throw a wildcard into the mix.

How to Write a Sentence

Posted on February 7, 2015September 22, 2015 by Kate Kearns

Correct grammar isn’t enough. It takes more than a great plot to make a great story, and it takes more… Read more How to Write a Sentence

Can you be a creative editor?

Posted on February 2, 2015May 16, 2015 by Kate Kearns

Is editing a creative act? Can a writer who makes a living as an editor find something fulfilling in the… Read more Can you be a creative editor?

What To Edit Out: How “Suddenly” Kills Suspense

Posted on December 18, 2014December 5, 2014 by Kate Kearns

I shouldn’t have to be told. Without exception, the word “suddenly” is a waste of space at the beginning of… Read more What To Edit Out: How “Suddenly” Kills Suspense

How to Write a Bio: The Art of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person

Posted on August 28, 2014February 16, 2015 by Kate Kearns

I know it’s awkward, but it’s going to be just fine. There’s pretty much one essential rule to bio writing:… Read more How to Write a Bio: The Art of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person

“To be,” Considered: Another Editing Tip

Posted on August 23, 2014October 20, 2014 by Kate Kearns

Improving writing, beginning with sentence structure: When taking that second or third pass at revising your piece of writing, consider… Read more “To be,” Considered: Another Editing Tip

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