Author Archives: Shea Robinson

I won’t say that I am the worst at using commas, but I will say that commas are not frequently used in my writing. Except as it pertains to the Oxford Comma where it is religiously used. My writing style tends to follow patterns of speech rather than any strict form, so a lot ofContinue reading “A Writing Tip to Help with Commas”

I’m just finishing up an online editing course, and let me tell you, talking about editing is talking about grammar. As writers, it’s important to pay attention to things like voice, tone, style, character development, and plot; but none of your message gets across if it’s hidden behind poor grammar; i.e. when the reader realizesContinue reading “A Writing Tip to Help with Grammar”

You know those dreaded ice breakers in new group settings where you’re asked to “share a fun fact”? Mine’s always been easy. Up until 2021, I would tell people I was working on publishing my book. The non-writers always gave the same reaction. Big eyes, an impressed smile, and then end up saying something like,Continue reading “A Writing Tip on How to be a Good Editor”

I don’t know about you, but this is my perpetual state of existence. Or at least, this is what I strive for when I’m reading. I’m a huge book nerd but it’s the rare book that makes me forget how to function. Where I sit there lost in the world of the story. Where myContinue reading “A Writing Tip to Help your Readers “Can’t Even””

Have you ever surfed? No, well have you ever baked a cake? It’s a little bit like writing in that there is a yin and yang of completing the task. You’re going to need to get comfortable with long bouts of quiet broken up with sudden and intense bursts of action. When you’re surfing, youContinue reading “A Writing Tip to Enjoy the Ebb and Flow of Writing”