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Advice on Submitting to a Literary Journal

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

Ink runs from the corners of my mouth There is no happiness like mine. I have been eating poetry. ~Mark Strand, “Eating Poetry,” Reasons for Moving, 1968 I’m sure I have used this quote before, but it’s one that is Continue reading Advice on Submitting to a Literary Journal→

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Unnecessary Adverbs

Posted on August 4, 2007 by Writing Nag — No Comments ↓

Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. ~Mark Twain Avoid using adverbs in your writing. Or at least try to. If something is Continue reading Unnecessary Adverbs→

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