Syntax Sins: How to Catch and Fix Misplaced Modifiers in Your Writing

Syntax Sins: How to Catch and Fix Misplaced Modifiers in Your Writing

Some of the most common errors I see in manuscripts are what I call “syntax...

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Dear Writer: You Are Not Behind

Dear Writer: You Are Not Behind

If you have been staring at your manuscript, your blinking cursor, or a blank page...

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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Book (and Your Life)

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Book (and Your Life)

Have you ever heard a quiet voice in your mind whisper that you cannot do...

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Grammar and Mechanics Resources Every Author Should Bookmark

Grammar and Mechanics Resources Every Author Should Bookmark

At Story Mountain Media, we believe in honoring the Oxford comma and the power of...

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Never Stop Writing. Never Stop Learning.

Never Stop Writing. Never Stop Learning.

I hope your July brought moments of freedom, rest, and fresh perspective. I spent time...

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Overcome Decision Fatigue in Book Marketing: A Guide for Authors Who Mean Business

Overcome Decision Fatigue in Book Marketing: A Guide for Authors Who Mean Business

I started working when I was fifteen. My band director was my manager, and we...

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Open Your Notebook and Your Mind: The Power of a Writer’s Mindset

Open Your Notebook and Your Mind: The Power of a Writer’s Mindset

Writers are curious creatures. We love to research. We love to read. And we love...

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Do Not Let Technology Intimidate You

Do Not Let Technology Intimidate You

If you feel like technology is moving faster than your brain can catch up, you...

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Editor Pet Peeves: A Checklist to Improve Your Manuscript

Editor Pet Peeves: A Checklist to Improve Your Manuscript

Every editor has a list of pet peeves. These are the common issues that pop...

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