Inspiration For Writers, Inc.

Very helpful reminders. New and old writers alike ...

2012-01-31T09:00:09.485-05:00

Very helpful reminders. New and old writers alike can gain something of value by reading your blog. Thank you

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2011-12-15T12:13:18.452-05:00

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What is the difference between...

...Which and That?

“Which” is used when:
Essential to definition
Can use a comma
Follows a proper noun

"That" is used when:
Nonessential to definition
Cannot use a comma
Refers to a person

...Who and Whom?

“Who” is used when:
Refers to subject

“Whom” is used when:
Refers to object

...It’s/Its and Who’s/Whose?
Comma when contraction
No comma when possessive

When do I use a semi-colon?
When multiple clauses are complete sentences
but more closely related than periods allow.

Yeah, it is. Sorry about that. We'll re-post i...

2011-11-02T11:36:31.232-04:00

Yeah, it is. Sorry about that. We'll re-post it soon. Thanks so much for pointing that out.

Hard to read against that red background!!!

2011-11-02T11:06:53.184-04:00

Hard to read against that red background!!!

Jessica, Very good article. I am going to send m...

2011-10-26T17:22:25.702-04:00

Jessica,

Very good article. I am going to send my readers your way in one of my posts next week.

I also welcome guest bloggers if you are interested in doing with thing for my blog. My numbers are high, so it might be a good marketing thing for you.

Kathy

Appreciate an editor presenting this advice. I of...

2011-10-15T19:49:35.338-04:00

Appreciate an editor presenting this advice. I often sin by using run on sentences. Hopefully, I may reduce sinning in the future. Thanks again.

I loved the course I took in Charleston with Geoff...

2011-10-08T16:55:24.254-04:00

I loved the course I took in Charleston with Geoff and would love to take another, but time and money haven't cooperated. I am glad that you enjoyed this one.

Great post. You've nailed what's great abo...

2011-10-07T12:35:18.870-04:00

Great post. You've nailed what's great about Converse's program! :-)

Love you, too! Can't wait for December.

2011-10-07T11:23:15.211-04:00

Love you, too! Can't wait for December.

As the child of an editor, I have experienced the ...

2011-05-11T10:21:57.815-04:00

As the child of an editor, I have experienced the outcomes of what happens when someone says these things to an editor. Lets just say, while the client may not get an earful, others certainly hear about it. Thanks for the good advice!

This really got me thinking about my relationship ...

2011-05-05T21:23:32.464-04:00

This really got me thinking about my relationship with my characters in my current short story - thank you!

Interesting! With so many stressors at home, in th...

2011-03-31T21:31:51.169-04:00

Interesting! With so many stressors at home, in the workplace, and the writing, I need all the help I can get. :P

Thanks for sharing this technique. Now to go scrounge up 5 uninterrupted minutes! lol.

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this. I ...

2011-03-24T17:23:09.711-04:00

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this. I plan to copy and read over and over.
I love Diana G's work.
Wish I'd known she was in WV and I would have attended. But at least I have this to savor.
Blessings, Barb
www.barbwhitti.blogspot.com
Writing: the ups and downs

Sounds like another mother I know... :) Funny stor...

2011-03-03T16:59:30.120-05:00

Sounds like another mother I know... :) Funny stories.

Great information, Rhonda. Thanks! Joy Held Writer...

2011-01-24T20:29:15.926-05:00

Great information, Rhonda. Thanks!
Joy Held
Writer Wellness, A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity
Who Dares Wins Publishing

Sandy and Victoria, I'm glad you appreciated M...

2011-01-03T20:14:19.657-05:00

Sandy and Victoria,
I'm glad you appreciated Mary/Susan's story! Thanks for your comments. I really enjoyed the living history program and wanted a way to share it with you! Happy writing!
Joy

That was really interesting and well-done. Thanks...

2011-01-03T19:09:15.794-05:00

That was really interesting and well-done. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Joy, for another informative and fun blog ...

2011-01-03T17:32:22.671-05:00

Thanks, Joy, for another informative and fun blog entry.

When our critique group met regularly one Christma...

2011-01-02T13:04:40.200-05:00

When our critique group met regularly one Christmas we were to bring a gift for one of our characters to be given by another character, Those who had been critting the book were to guess who the giver and receiver were. It was a lot of fun.

Sara, I've just received my review copy of &qu...

2010-12-27T18:17:03.921-05:00

Sara, I've just received my review copy of "Soil Mates" and look forward to reading it. Look for my review on my book review blog, Gardening by the Book, and possibly at Horticulture magazine's online book review page, as I'm their book review editor.

This is a great post, Sandy. And you're very r...

2010-12-21T22:13:10.719-05:00

This is a great post, Sandy. And you're very right. Even though there may not be a holiday scene in the story, the exercise of thinking about what a character would do during that holiday can be very insightful. This type of exercise adds depth of character to any writing. Happy holidays.

Lovely, honest post, Roxanne. Thank you for your t...

2010-12-13T23:55:39.137-05:00

Lovely, honest post, Roxanne. Thank you for your transparency. You're not the only one looking over your shoulder for the Writer Police! LOL I can so relate, as I'm sure most writers can.

BRAVO! BRAVO! I would add that you KNOW you are a ...

2010-12-13T17:46:30.085-05:00

BRAVO! BRAVO! I would add that you KNOW you are a writer when the check clears the bank!

You're always welcome, Sandy. Isn't Sara&#...

2010-12-07T11:18:58.384-05:00

You're always welcome, Sandy. Isn't Sara's book a fun idea? You've got to get a copy and read it. It's really fun and informative.

Thanks, Sara, for sharing with Inspiration for Wri...

2010-12-06T23:04:10.278-05:00

Thanks, Sara, for sharing with Inspiration for Writers, Inc. And thank you, Joy, for another excellent blog entry.