“The handsome man wearing an expensive suit sits on a comfortable couch.”
In my opinion, this kind of writing is fine for first and second drafts, it is a scenic placeholder left there with the intention of describing the character and setting in greater detail.
However, if this kind of writing remains through all of the drafts [...]
Tetro was playing at the Calgary International Film Festival and I went to see it for the following reasons:
1) A friend wanted to see it.
2) It was written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
3) It had an interesting tagline (Every [...]
In preparing Barb Howard’s manuscript for publication, I came across the word “résumé” and I crossed off the accent on the first “e” and moved along. The next time I met with Barb I was surprised that she had replaced the accent.
“I see you’ve replaced the first accent. I’m pretty sure that’s wrong,” I said [...]
Louis’s Best Day Ever
On Friday I dropped of a manuscript for editorial review and decided to take my dog, Louis, along so we could visit Elbow Falls afterwards. But, before we get to Louis enjoying The Great Outdoors, I’d like to talk style for a bit.
Should the title be: “Louis’ Best Day Ever” or “Louis’s [...]
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