How to Find Four Tools to Enhance Your Writing Now
Four tools can help you write better, and Christian Writers Institute offers those tools.
Grammar Floozy’s Guide to the L-word
Let’s discuss the L-word. Lie. Lay. Have lain. Lay (again). Laid. Have laid. Do you know when to use each “L-word”—and why to use it? For those of you who really don’t care about the why, here’s a quick way to remember.At least for present…
Grammar Floozy’s Guide: How to use Directional Words
Which word is correct? Should you go backward or backwards?
When Mother’s Day is Painful
If you’re one of the sisterhood, if Mother’s Day brings mixed feelings, I wrote this for you.
Two Reasons You Shouldn’t Trust Spell-Check
Most of the time, Microsoft Word’s spell-check feature is great. Sometimes, spell-check loses its mind. If that happens, just use your own. This happened in the middle of an entire document in which paragraphs before…
The Grammar Floozy’s Guide to CMOS: Obtuse vs. Abstruse
Words, Words, Words CMOS 5.250 Did you hear Mötley Crüe in your head just then? I’m working on a lyric rewrite. Pretty sure they’ll love it. Do you ever second-guess your own writing? This week, I…
The Grammar Floozy’s Guide to CMOS: Running Heads
Running Heads CMOS1.10-1.16 Never heard of a running head? We’ve all seen and used running heads, likely without knowing what to call them. Running heads are simply headers placed (usually at the top of the page)…
Six Great Resources For Writers
Writer Education Writer education tops the 540 Club “Vision and Values” list (along with writer encouragement and writer community). Education doesn’t happen by accident. We bring in industry leaders and experienced writers to share during…
This is How to Connect During Your Virtual Conference
Your virtual conference is right around the corner. Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, anyone? (Worried about missing out? Join the virtual hangout on Zoom. Scroll to the end for further info.) Less than a…
Now Is the Time to Ditch Your Mask
Are you ready to ditch your mask? Why do we wear our masks in the first place? Maybe it’s time to consider our mask-wearing priorities.