Do you write to live or live to write? It's a question I see pop up on writing websites and blogs from time to time. And it's a hard one to answer. If you say you write to live, that implies that money is your endgame, and I’m fairly certain that money doesn’t top the list of reasons why most writers write. For one thing, money in this business is often sporadic, unscheduled, and uncertain. To depend on money regularly is just plain risky. Now, money certainly has a spot on t

Prepositions are about as ordinary as words get. We use them all the time, in practically every sentence. They’re short words, averaging two to four letters long, that don’t draw much attention to themselves. In fact, they’re often barely noticed by readers. But to writers, prepositions matter. They link sentence parts together and help show the relationship between the parts. They give readers a better sense of time, place, and movement. And they add flow and readability to

What's different about this book? First of all, it doesn't address every aspect of writing. Instead, No Average Writer points out common writing mistakes that you may not even be aware you're making—and how to avoid making them. The book also focuses on how to improve your writing skills and style, rather than trying to write like someone else. If you want to get noticed among the throng of writers out there, why not give the book a try. Read on for more information: Are you