Articles written by Megan B. Wyatt

Editing a work of fiction is far more than moving around a few sentences or fixing grammatical errors. Editors must find the best way to present the story.

May 10, 2011 - Megan B. Wyatt

Learn how to form the plural version of most nouns and those nouns ending in the letters S, Z, CH, SH, X, O and Y.

Jan 12, 2011 - Megan B. Wyatt

After removing clichés, repetition, too many adverbs, adjectives and exclamation points, look at your dialogue, dialogue tags and point of view.

Dec 19, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

First, let the creativity flow. After, use these tricks to make your creative writing more precise and readable. Keeping readers interested is key.

Dec 19, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Use like when comparing items and use such as to list specific items. Knowing the subtle difference between the two makes for more precise writing.

Nov 12, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Constantly tweaking sentences while writing creatively hinders depth of the work and prevents writers from finishing any work, especially during NaNoWriMo.

Nov 4, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Freelance writing and editing is rewarding and frustrating work, but with discipline and planning, you can enjoy your work and home life while increasing your earnings.

Feb 27, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Academic editors are among the highest paid of all editing positions and typically edit collegiate works ranging from simple proofreading to developmental editing.

Jan 28, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

Most people want to make a six-figure salary, but many people don't realize the wide variety of fields that have high-paying positions. Find a lucrative career to enjoy.

Jan 17, 2010 - Megan B. Wyatt

English grammar is complicated because of the number of irregular verbs. Use this list of simple past and past participle irregular verbs when writing to avoid errors.

Dec 17, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Conjunctions are used frequently in everyday speech and writing. Use these definitions, lists and samples to learn how to identify them within sentences.

Nov 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Although popular diet cookie plans like Dr. Siegel's Cookie Diet are relatively safe and do work quickly, most dieters need more variety from these bland cookies.

Nov 22, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Fused sentences and comma splices are common in writing and can easily be corrected with punctuation. Learn how to recognize and correct run-on sentences in your writing.

Nov 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Writers should ask specific questions about their own fiction while revising and editing work. Use these points as guidelines while rereading your story, novel or poem.

Nov 2, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Misplaced modifiers are everywhere, even in great writing. It is important to identify and correct misplaced modifiers to avoid confusion and increase professionalism.

Oct 20, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Every editor needs inspiration to remain focused and motivated on the job before them. These quotes spoken by well-known writers and editors are great to keep handy.

Oct 4, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Every artist needs inspiration and encouragement from time to time. These great art quotes provide the inspiration necessary for starting or completing creative projects.

Sep 26, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Find an online editing job through Journalism Jobs, Craigslist, World Wide Work at Home or About Freelance Writing. They are updated frequently or offer unique positions.

Sep 19, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Affordable alcohol rehab usually offers personal diagnosis and consultation, in- and outpatient treatment, detoxing, alcohol intervention and group/behavioral therapy.

Sep 18, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Editing the repetitive parts of conversations between characters helps improve the pacing, characterization and readability of novels and short stories.

Sep 17, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Drug addiction requires real help but can be expensive. Before choosing an addiction recovery center, research prices and services of many and see what insurance covers.

Sep 15, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Break through writer's block with creative writing ideas, prompts, leads, situations and questions that will replace the blank mind with characters and their questions.

Sep 14, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Talented writers' quotes inspire writers to break through writer's block, write better fiction, revise effectively and feel understood through words of another writer.

Sep 12, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Looking for the perfect inspirational quote to better your life or the lives of those around you? Check out these inspiring quotes spoken by famous inspirational people.

Sep 11, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Although in dialogue the word said should be used most of the time, a bit of variety is good in writing. Try one of these words to replace said in papers and stories.

Sep 11, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Newborns lack means of communicating needs and pains with caregivers, so parents should learn to look for these signs of illness or cause for concern in young infants.

Sep 8, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

When editing a paper or essay, be sure to check for parallel sentence structure by reading each segment individually with the sentence to see if it makes sense.

Sep 8, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

All drivers should take the time to learn more about auto insurance because not holding enough insurance could result in losing personal assets from injury lawsuits.

Aug 30, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Editing makes a major difference in the presentation of an academic paper. Omit contractions, passive voice, and first-person point-of-view. Check for tense consistency.

Aug 30, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Choosing a ship for a cruise vacation can be difficult, but knowing the features and pricing of different classes of ships helps vacation-goers plan a memorable trip.

Aug 25, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Finding a reputable life insurance agent will help the person to be insured choose the appropriate plan that is affordable and beneficial to his or her dependents.

Aug 24, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Book and online media vary greatly, especially because of search engines. Because of SEO and technical knowledge requirements, online media editing pays slightly higher.

Aug 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Editing speeches, anthologies and content requires more big-picture editing skills than the detail-oriented skills required of most editors. Pay rates for each type vary.

Aug 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Technical, business, medical and science editors are among the highest-paid in editing. The more terminology required, the higher an editor can expect to be paid.

Aug 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Whether editing for newspaper, magazine or advertisement, many editing jobs are found in print media. Pay rates for editors vary from different regions and publications.

Aug 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

PR writers are in demand, especially with online media, and they can make money if they are willing to search the job market and bargain pay rates with potential clients.

Aug 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Advertising copywriting pays higher than other types of writing, but knowing what to charge based on experience and assignment requirements are the keys to making money.

Aug 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Babies grow rapidly after birth, and the average infant triples his birth weight by his first birthday and grows about one inch per month during the first year

Aug 19, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

The theme of suffering is evident throughout African-American literature, and modern and postmodern themes of suffering reveal how these characters deal with suffering.

Aug 16, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Freelance, contract, and professional copy editors are in high demand, and a knowledge of grammar, style, and technical rules is all a job-seeker requires to get hired.

Aug 16, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Hurricane watches and warnings are issued to warn residents of danger and damages that could occur with a hurricane. Understand the warnings and prepare to minimize risk.

Aug 15, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

A hurricane can be dangerous to residents and their property, but learning how to respond to warnings and prepare for the storm's impact can minimize injury and damages.

Aug 15, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Louisiana is a diverse state with many cultural influences and a unique pocket of Cajun French culture. Some of the greatest minds and food originated from Louisiana.

Aug 13, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Breaking into freelance editing means taking any position to gain experience, working your way up, creating a niche, and understanding potential employers.

Aug 13, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

A baby's first smile is an eagerly awaited moment by parents and caretakers, but caregivers do not have to wait too long: a baby's first smile occurs around one month.

Jul 23, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

The relationship between editor and writer can be either a respectful and learning one or a disastrous and painful one. Communication and respect make the difference.

Jul 22, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Vonnegut's short story demonstrates the dangers of governmental control and ignorance through showing what a true equality could lead to.

Jul 22, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Infants communicate through a variety of means before speaking their first words. The average age a baby says his first word is between 10-15 months.

Jul 22, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Some reflexes are crucial to infant survival while others are more mysterious. Either way, reflexes are an important part of babies' developmental patterns.

Jul 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt

Maybe your draft has precise details but could use vivid descriptions. Maybe your language is strong but lacks organization. Whatever the issue, revision can correct it.

Jul 21, 2009 - Megan B. Wyatt