by Christine Bode | Jan 17, 2026 | Writing Tips
From your first draft onward, show vs tell writing tips matter more than you might think. Writers everywhere hear “show, don’t tell,” but few stop to ask what that really means. Worse, many feel shame when they don’t do it perfectly. We won’t let that happen....
by Christine Bode | Jan 6, 2026 | Writing Tips
Many writers believe good writing is flawless writing. Clean sentences. Perfect grammar. Not a comma out of place. That belief is understandable and deeply unhelpful. In practice, perfectionism stalls manuscripts, dulls voices, and keeps books from ever attracting...
by Christine Bode | Dec 30, 2025 | Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Crafting romantic chemistry in fiction is like conjuring the perfect spell. It demands precision, harmony, and just the right touch of enchantment to leave your readers spellbound. As an editor, I help transform amorous stories into polished...
by Christine Bode | Dec 6, 2025 | Book Reviews, Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Writing Powerful Book Reviews That Matter Writing a book review is one of the simplest, kindest gifts you can offer another author—and one of the most potent ways to strengthen your own writing practice. Whether you’re a first-time writer, a...
by Christine Bode | Dec 2, 2025 | Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Nonfiction Writing Is a Challenging and Rewarding Endeavour Nonfiction writing is a challenging and rewarding endeavour that requires great skill and dedication. Whether you are writing a memoir, a history book, or a scientific study, there are...
by Christine Bode | Oct 23, 2025 | Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Want to elevate your writing from good to unforgettable? Whether you’re crafting a book review, blog post, or editorial, mastering the 5 Cs of critical writing will help you communicate your nonfiction writing with precision, power, and polish....
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