Tag Archives: elements of style

New Thanksgiving Video: M. B. Weston’s Corner – What Writers are Thankful For (tongue in cheek, of course)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by M. B. Weston

It’s Thanksgiving, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than by sharing what we writers are most thankful for. From our gratitude to writing (which gives us an excuse to avoid people), to cliches and passive voice (which help … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process: Part 7 – Editing for Grammar & Style

Posted on August 10, 2012 by M. B. Weston

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked via Twitter: “Mrs. @mbweston, what’s your writing process?” To answer his question, I’ve been writing a series of blog posts about how I go about my personal writing process. So far, … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process: Part 1 – Getting Your Inspiration

Posted on July 23, 2012 by M. B. Weston

At the beginning of this year, a friend of mine asked via Twitter: “Mrs. @mbweston, what’s your writing process?” I answered with a series of blog posts that I have decided to repost. Since describing my writing process in 140 … Continue reading →

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