Tag: #WritersLife

Silver Dagger Book Tours – Nontraditional Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Giveaways & Donations, Non-Fiction & Educational, Silver Dagger Book Tours, Women Writers

A FREE ebook that introduces neurodiverse writers (and neurotypical) to plot structures beyond the commonly used hero's Journey. These plots are emotionally accessible, highly creative, and more "traditional" than you'd expect.Nontraditional Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers by Margie Pignataro Genre: Nonfiction Literary Theory, Writer’s Guide   Born from a rejected dissertation proposal and reworked over … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Nontraditional Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers

GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women In History

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerrie_Mock Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. She accomplished this feat in 1964 in a single-engine 1953 Cessna 180, called The Spirit of Columbus. This remarkable woman wrote about her adventures in her book, Three-Eight Charlie: 1st Woman to Fly Solo Around the World. You can learn more about … Continue reading GERALDINE MOCK – Aviator & Author

… Versus ‘ …,: Do ellipses require commas?

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, How-To, Informational, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational

The quick and dirty answer is NO! The reality is that, as long as you are consistent, it doesn't really matter. In general, you should not use a comma after an ellipsis. The ellipsis itself is a sufficient pause or break in the sentence. AI Overview The Chicago Manual of Style states NOT to use a comma … Continue reading … Versus ‘ …,: Do ellipses require commas?

An Interview With Romance Writer Anna J. Stewart

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Interview, Romance, Women Writers

A Talk With USA Today Bestseller Anna J. Stewart! It is always a pleasure to meet authors and introduce them to my readers.  I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me today. I make it a habit to kick off my interviews with the same telling question.  Hence, how … Continue reading An Interview With Romance Writer Anna J. Stewart