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29 Words to Cut from Your Novel

December 30, 2019May 2, 2024 Cortni Merritt, M.A.2 Comments

Writing advice for making your fiction or nonfiction clear and concise. Editing advice to help you.

Posted in My Editing ExperienceTagged advice, editing, fiction, nonfiction, process, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process, YouTube
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Chance, Luck, & The Deus ex Machina in Fiction Writing

October 14, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

Use chance and luck to explore subtle nuances of a character's choices and fufill their destiny.

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged advice, character-development, creativity, fiction, mindfulness, mood, personality, process, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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On the Bechdel Test: Writing Tip for Gender

July 1, 2019October 26, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.2 Comments

Realistically, not all conversations between characters of the same gender revolve around the opposite gender.

Posted in Thoughts on BooksTagged advice, character-development, children, creativity, editing, emotions, inspiration, mindfulness, personality, power, psychology, self-edit, tips, voice, women, world building, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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Apps to Make You a Better Writer

May 20, 2019April 16, 2021 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

Your phone is a tool. Harness it to write better with these unique apps.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged app-review, creativity, editing, favorites, inspiration, power, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Decision Making & Writing Your Novel

May 6, 2019September 26, 2020 Cortni Merritt, M.A.2 Comments

Successful execution begins with successful planning. Plan your time and write better with these tips from Jeff Bezos.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged advice, character-development, creativity, decision, editing, emotions, favorites, inspiration, mindfulness, personality, process, psychology, self-edit, style, tips, writer-review, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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3 Questions to Focus Your Writing Time

April 29, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.3 Comments

Learn from Oprah. Organize your writing time wisely with these 3 questions.

Posted in Thoughts on Business, Writing & Editing Tips & AdviceTagged advice, favorites, inspiration, Oprah, power, self-edit, time, tips, women, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Creative Fiction Writing: The Importance of Animals in World Building

April 22, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.Leave a comment

Animals are around you all the time. Put them in your manuscript to enhance your story.

Posted in Thoughts on LifeTagged advice, animals, character-development, creativity, favorites, inspiration, mindfulness, mood, personality, process, self-edit, tips, world building, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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The Importance of Writing in Space

March 18, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.2 Comments

Your novel takes place in a world within your head. Remember that your reader needs help navigating.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged character-development, creativity, editing, process, self-edit, space, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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The Importance of Research in Writing

January 14, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.3 Comments

If you are wrong about something obvious, people notice. They will call you out. And worse, they won't read anything else you write.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged advice, editing, personality, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process

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