Spellcheckers Aren’t Worth Shirt

September 14, 2008 in writing tips
Tags: author, grammar, spellchecker, taylor mali, write, writing

Its funny how I wrote a blog entry on how often do you write, only to find that for weeks, I’ve had no time to write. A number of friends fell in single file with drama and conflicts in their lives, and the responsibilities of Life kept rearing up its ugly head. Sadly, I’m [...]

The importance of grammar

May 7, 2008 in writer, writing tips
Tags: author, grammar, prompt, publish, write, writing

I’ve encountered a number of writers lately that have me read their work for constructive criticism, with the emphasis on ‘it’s just a rough draft’. I think what they mean is that they want feedback on the content, not so much on punctuation. As a reader though, sifting through poor grammar and fragmented sentences is [...]

Methods to improve your writing

January 8, 2008 in blog
Tags: creative, grammar, habit, inspiration, tips, writing

One tip many published authors have given is simply…. to write. The very act of writing, and writing regularly will help improve writing. This means you should find the means to get something down every day such as a blog, short story, or whatever medium you’re writing in, but to get something written every day.
I [...]