Category Archives: Writing Advice

Grammar vs Creative License

Posted on November 9, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Today’s post comes from some comments I’ve read both here and on the writing forum I frequent. It can cause arguments, so let me get one thing straight from the beginning—I believe with all my heart that each one of … Continue reading →

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Read

Posted on October 22, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Sorry I’ve been MIA lately. I posted quite a bit there for a while, but then got involved with some other projects. And I got distracted. I’ve been reading. Yeah, I know! That’s crazy talk! What am I doing reading … Continue reading →

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Grammar Oddities, Part Two

Posted on October 1, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

There are so many oddities in the English language that I could write a whole blog just about them, but how boring would that be?  Instead, here is installment two, and I may do another from time to time. Abbreviation … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo challenge: From Lines to Patterns

Posted on September 20, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Patterns, they are all around us. In everything we see, in everything we do. From the glass and beams in a fancy building, to the petals of a flower, to the structure in abusive relationships that drives abusers to hurt, … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on September 18, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Rejection.  What a grim and depressing idea.  The word itself seems cold and desolate.  Whether you are an actor auditioning for a favorite role, or a single guy with a crush on the woman in the next cubical, no one … Continue reading →

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Blogging Tips

Posted on September 17, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Blogging tips This morning I received a notification that my blog was going to be featured on freshly pressed. I’m not going to act all cool about it. I was so excited that I went and woke up my fiancé … Continue reading →

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Bad Writing Advice

Posted on September 15, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Like all professions, and especially in the arts, when you participate there is always a plethora of people and even masters of creation who have loads of advice to give the uninitiated. Veritable loads of advice.  Some of it useful, … Continue reading →

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Stamping Out Cheesy Announcer Dude

Posted on May 30, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

I recently had a battle with my own query letter, and I’ve been attempting to help others with their queries. I enjoy doing this. As I state in my query crits, I am not a query rock star, but the … Continue reading →

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When it rains it pours

Posted on May 14, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Ok, I know I just posted, but I’m still amazed, so I want to share more fully with you what happened today. The past few weeks, I’ve spent some time rewriting my first chapter of Ghost in the Park. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: Don’t say what “seems” to be. Describe what IS.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by JulianneQJohnson

Good writing advice from the lovely Victoria. Writing Tip: Don’t say what “seems” to be. Describe what IS..

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