I love editing. I love making sure a text is clear; playing with words to ensure that what is being said is what was intended; fiddling with commas to change the meaning of a sentence. The English language is complex and that makes it fun.

My favourite errors are those that change the meaning of a sentence. When the “duel heroines” go on their journey… I can’t help but laugh at the image of drugs fighting rather than two female heroes going on a quest. (more…)

As a teacher I taught my students to make a plan before they started writing. Create an outline, make a thought web, doodle a picture, something to get the creative juices flowing and keep you on the right track. Now, as a writer, I seldom take my own advice. (more…)

An entry here, an entry there - for the past few years. I keep trying to start a blog and then life takes over.  I know it is good for business. I know it is an essential tool in our Social Media world, yet I can’t seem to find the time to write regularly.

The problem is that I failed to take my own suggestion and systematize the whole thing. (more…)