Passive voice isn’t the evil you were taught to avoid!

For those who suffered at the hands of passive voice critics, read on for a breath of fresh air… THANK YOU, Tobias Buckell, for giving the infamous “to be” variations a little breather. This short post is a quick review of an article I recently read in the July/August 2022 Writer’s Digest magazine, titled “TheContinueContinue reading “Passive voice isn’t the evil you were taught to avoid!”

“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” (Lewis Carroll)

Reading and writing have always been my first loves. I haven’t stopped reading since I learned how (many moons ago…don’t ask) and I’m pretty sure I’m a book-a-holic. I’ve been telling stories since I could talk and have worked hard at improving my craft. Though I have a 9-to-5 type day job, I absolutely loveContinueContinue reading ““Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” (Lewis Carroll)”