Last Tuesday The Blood-Red Pencil encouraged writers to be humble, ask questions, and admit they didn't know everything. Today, as on every second Tuesday of the month, The Blood-Red Pencil invites you to be a show off. Let everyone know you've learned something. It's so wonderful that you'd like to tell the world about it. Or, maybe you're a beginner, and you think your tip is so simple, everyone else knows it already. Share it anyway, because writers from every level come here to get tips. It can be anything about writing, publishing, or editing, in whichever format or venue, traditional, indie, self-publishing. Once you figure out what you want to share, leave it here in our comment section, along with your website or blog URL. If you'd like to share where you've heard of this blog, that would also be great. Since I've been in the midst of editing my thriller, Forever Young - Blessing or Curse , my tip is: After you've edited your man...

One thing I've noticed about most writers is we don't mind sharing, in fact, we enjoy doing so. I've been writing a number of years now, and have picked up some handy information along the way. One basic tip I'd like to share is: Don't Backstory Dump. In other words, don't say too much about what happened before the story begins. Instead, sprinkle it in bits and pieces, so the pace doesn't slow to a crawl. I bet you've learned a tip or two also, even if you're a beginner. I'm inviting you to leave a tip on the Blood Red Pencil in the comment section below. It's not required, but if you happen to remember, by all means mention where you got it. Or, if you particularly like or agree with a tip already mentioned, don't be afraid to comment. Then, be sure to leave your name, plus one website or blogspot link. If you wish to divulge where you heard about this post, you're welcome to do so. Happy Sharing! -----------------...

New Feature The first Tuesday of the month here is devoted to our Ask the Editors Free-For-All, when our Editors answer your questions. Now, on the second Tuesday of each month, we're inviting you to Leave The Tip on The Blood-Red Pencil by showing us what you know. You can do this by using our comment section to share a writing related tip. It could be about formatting manuscripts, marketing a book, a great e-group, a website or blog, self-publishing, using a publisher, getting an agent, or any other writing tip you consider useful. Your tip might come from experience, something you’ve picked up from a writing group, or maybe something another writer has mentioned that sticks in your mind. If you're not a writer, but you've noticed something a favorite author does that you like, please share that with us. If it so happens that someone else mentions the same tip you wanted to mention, it’s okay to agree and say something like, Yes, doing such-an...