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Katherine M. Kennedy
Writer
When To Use Filter Words In Your Writing
When should you use filter words in your writing, and why?
Getting Rid Of Filter Words in Your Writing
Filter words are words that filter the perceptions of the character, they are often redundant and can litter up the your writing, making it
What Is Content Writing? (From A Content Writer)
Content writing puts what your business does into words to inform and attract internet wanderers and search engine crawlers.
Pros, Cons, and Recommendations From A Die-Hard Pantser Writer
There are two main types of authors: Plotters and Pantsers. A pantser writes, “by the seat of their pants.” i.e., they don’t plan, plot or o
8 Questions You Need To Answer Before You Start Writing Your Book
There are some elements of writing advice, like the hatred of adverbs, that, while good to know, are not essential. Others are more importan
Third Person POV—An Overview
When a narrative is relayed to the reader through the pronouns he, she, and they, and/ or by the character name, you are in third person POV
Not Like Other Girls. Confused and Imperfect, Writing Female Characters.
the Not Like Other Girls girl is chosen not because of who she is, but because of who she isn’t. And who she isn’t, is a feminine girl.
Writer's Block, Fact, or Fiction? How To Deal with Flagging Motivation.
Writer's block is just a term for a bad day, week, or year at the office.
You Don’t Need to Avoid ‘Said’ When Writing Dialogue.
The new writer will naturally freak out that they have written 'said' too many times in their manuscript. 'She said,' 'he said,' 'they said.
What Is Writing Experience and Do You Actually Need It to Write a Book?
JUMP AHEAD: What, by All That Is Good and Holy, Does ‘Experience’ Means When It Comes to Writing a Book? Writing Courses Experience...
How To Write A Book When You Don't Have A Story Idea
I don't believe you. I don't believe that you don't have a single solitary story idea. Sorry. SKIP AHEAD: You have A Book Idea, But You...
Answering Reddit Questions: How to Describe What Your Character Looks Like In First Person POV?
I'm a big Reddit fan, not the dodgy side, obviously, but the normal, helpful, lovely person side. I'm what would be considered a...
How To Find and Embrace Your Intangible Writing Style
Your writing style is your intangible writing personality. It's the words you use, the point of view you take, and the millions of little fa
13 Practical Things You Need To Know Before You Start Writing a Book
This time I’m focusing on more practical elements like grammar, writing programs, research, and editing.
The Magic of Head Hopping. Pure Evil Or Switching POV?
Head hopping is the negative term for a switch in perspective without warning or adhering to writing rules and the narrative and POV...
A Long List of Crutch Word Examples
Crutch or filler words are commonly used words or phrases that can hamper or help writing.
Content Writing Research. Is it Important? And How To Get It Right.
Jump Ahead: Do Search Engines Prefer well-Researched Content? Why Inaccurate, Misleading Misinformation Just Plain Sucks 10 Top Tips to...
How To Write a Book with No Experience
It's completely possible to write a book with no experience. After all, no one has experience until they start writing.
A Hemingway Editor Review—Does It Suck?
SKIP AHEAD: What Is Hemingway Editor/ App? Do I Use Hemingway Editor For My Writing? Hemingway Editor and The Short Sentence Trend...
Everything You Need To Know About Second Person Point Of View
What is POV? What is Second Person POV? First, Second, and Third POV Pronouns Why Is Second Person POV So Confusing? Second Person POV...
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