Phil’s Writing Tips

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Below you will find a catalog of the writing articles I’ve written for this site since its inception. They are in order of most recent to oldest. Feedback, comments, questions, etc. are all very much appreciated. Would love to continue the discussion of any of these topics with those who are interested and passionate about the craft.

Thanks for reading. Enjoy!

1. Why Authors Should Avoid Adverbs
2. Zoe’s Twitter Tips
3. Understanding Imagery – What Effective Descriptions Look Like
4. Understanding Comma Usage
5. Writing Scene Transitions in Your Novel
6. Staying Motivated with Your Writing
7. 10 Things I’ve Learned about Writing Novels
8. Avoid the Ledge: How to Maintain/Recover Your Writing Confidence (Guest Blog at Dropped Pebbles)
9. Grammar Lesson: That vs. Which
10. Show vs. Tell: When to Tell
11. Show vs. Tell: How to Show
12. 10 Tips for SciFi and Fantasy World Building
13. A Writer’s Guide to Fiction – Types of Fiction, Word Count and Page Count
14. Punctuation Talk: Hyphens vs. Emdashes
15. Grammar Tips: The Importance of Word Choice
16. List of Literary Genres and Definitions
17. Perfectionism vs. Fear of Editing
18. How to Review a Fellow Author
19. Romance Writing for Non-Romance Novels
20. Dream Sequences in Novels – When and How They can be Effective
21. Dealing with Flame Reviews – A Hot Topic for Authors
22. Phil’s Creative Writing Prompts
23. The “Rules” of Grammar and Novel Writing