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How To Destroy Action and Suspense Scenes

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Christie Stratos |

You’re reading an action scene; things are really getting hot. Who will live? Will someone die? Is there a chase that’s moving like lightning? You’re reading a suspense scene; it’s really intense. Will the protagonist be discovered? Will the escapee … Continue reading →

Posted in Editing, Phrasing, Writing | Tagged action scenes, authors, books, editing, how to write action, how to write action scenes, how to write suspense, how to write suspenseful scenes, novels, pacing, proof positive, proofreading, rewriting scenes, slow scenes, suspense writing, writers, writing | Comments Off

RELAUNCH: Horizon by William Lloyd

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Christie |

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Horizon is a book on our must-read list, especially now that it has been relaunched by author William Lloyd. Not only does his sci-fi book have a new cover, it has an extended ending! This debut novel is very personal for William; … Continue reading →

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Supernatural Spelling Mistake

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christie |

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This product will haunt your lips forever. As seen in an advertisement for lip butter: “Supernatural” is a word, which is why software probably didn’t pick it up. Be careful with your spelling!

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‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Christie |

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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being consulted on a new author’s debut book cover. We exchanged a few messages on Goodreads and ended up talking quite a bit more about writing and publishing. Maurice Miller, author … Continue reading →

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Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Christie |

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by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive editor Picture this: you’re craving apple pie – one of those “just gotta have it” days – so you go to your favorite café and order up a slice. Your mouth waters when the server … Continue reading →

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Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Christie |

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Dearest authors, I’ve heard the question time and time again: what qualifies me to be an editor and own an editing company? I’ve gotten many questions about my education and my experience, so here’s a video in which I talk … Continue reading →

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Awethors Event: Why I Love Supporting Indie Authors

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Christie |

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Get Down With The Awethors co-creator D.M. Cain graciously suggested that I should do an interview too. As I haven’t published a full book yet, I thought I’d take her up on it in a different way: by telling you why … Continue reading →

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Picture Your Misspellings: Tie-die vs. Tie-dye

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Christie |

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Every time you misspell “tie-dye”, a tie loses its life. Stop the violence – hire a proofreader!

Posted in Picture Your Misspelling | Tagged author, authors, comedy, edit, editing, editor, error, funny, misspell, misspellings, mistake, picture, picture your misspellings, proof positive, proofread, proofreader, proofreading, spelling comedy, tie-die, tie-dye, visual, why should i hire a proofreader, why should i hire an editor, word choice, writer, writers | 1 Comment

Confessions of a Binge Word Writer

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Christie |

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by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive Editor I have a confession to make. I’m a binge word writer. I tend to binge on certain words or phrases when writing a first draft like they were my favorite flavor of ice cream. … Continue reading →

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Meet Author Susan Mills Wilson

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Christie |

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Here at Proof Positive, we’re huge fans of books that have something for everyone. Susan Mills Wilson’s latest book, Her Lying Eyes, has it all: suspense, romance, mystery, murder, politics, and lies – lots of them. If you’re looking for a book you can … Continue reading →

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How To Destroy Action and Suspense Scenes

RELAUNCH: Horizon by William Lloyd

Supernatural Spelling Mistake

‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Awethors Event: Why I Love Supporting Indie Authors

Picture Your Misspellings: Tie-die vs. Tie-dye

Confessions of a Binge Word Writer

Meet Author Susan Mills Wilson

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