I came across a GalleyCat posting this week, promoting a fantastic new tool for writers. It’s a free program called SmartEdit and it basically does what I do on my first pass at my work: it looks for overused words and cliches in your work. Let’s face it: we all have certain words and phrasesContinue reading “Writer Tools: SmartEdit”
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On Fanfiction As A Tool
In the course of my internet journey this week, I stumbled onto this blog posting by author Seanan McGuire (Mira Grant to you, zombie fans). In it, she discusses her stance on fanfiction and its merits, as well as her views with respect to her own works as an author. McGuire’s opinion is one ofContinue reading “On Fanfiction As A Tool”