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Are Words Like "Now" OK in Past Tense Narrative?
This question comes up periodically on editing forums, but surprisingly, there's very little written about it. And most of the things I...

Kristen Chavez
Feb 18, 2023


Ten Writing Mistakes That Cause a Reader to Stumble
When reading a traditionally published novel that's gone through multiple rounds of editing, I rarely stumble. But ... when I read...

Kristen Chavez
Aug 28, 2022


Communicating With Your Editor: A Two-Way Street
"Let's just say that out of all the edits I've done, I've only had two that I recall as negative experiences ... The problem for both...

Kristen Chavez
Aug 18, 2022
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