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Category: Grammar

Grammar, Writing Craft

Scrub Your Story

June 4, 2014June 4, 2014 Jackie Yeager

I have a secret weapon. I store it inside my revision tool box. It’s called my Sophistication Scrubber. Really. That’s what I call it. 🙂 I pull out my Sophistication Scrubber when I’m revising my story for polish. More specifically, I use it when I want my manuscript to sound more sophisticated. Like a professional writer!Here… Continue reading Scrub Your Story

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Grammar, Short Story Showcase

Look in the Mirror!

April 23, 2014April 23, 2014 Jackie Yeager

I have a mirror on the wall- right next to my front door. After I get dressed for the day, before I walk out of my house, I look at myself in that mirror. It’s not that I’m vain really, but I would rather not step out into the world with oatmeal stuck in my… Continue reading Look in the Mirror!

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