Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense
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Book Editing & Writing Guidance
EDITING SERVICES Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copyediting • Writing Guidance (Author Coaching) • Manuscript Critique • Query Review • Proposal Review • Submission Review • Style Guide Creation
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Who Versus Whom…huh?
There you are, writing your heart out. You hear only the comforting clickety-clack as your fingers race across the keyboard to pour the words in your head onto the page. You are burning up the keys on your laptop and are amazed at how much you are getting done today. You just have some dialogue to sort…
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“Craft a Whip-crack, Thriller: Tips for Keeping Your Readers Hooked”
An intriguing page-one murder is the perfect hook that keeps readers engaged and eager to discover the author’s other surprises. Delivering a gut punch right from the start is a foolproof method of capturing their interest. But BEWARE—this is a cautionary tale. Starting with a shocking twist immediately raises expectations, and readers will expect a…
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WRITING TIP: What If?
VERB MOODS Mood is used to show attitude and intent. The verb mood tells us whether the speaker expresses a fact, opinion, suggestion, or command. It lets us know if the situation is real or imaginary and whether the speaker is certain or unsure. For example: Matilda’s presence was of no consequence to her family.…
