GUEST POST by Arkansas writer Barbara Youree Probably the most useful verb in our English language is to be and its forms (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been), yet its overuse can be problematic. Was and were are the main culprits for writers. The overuse of these two forms present a trap for… Continue reading How To Banish WAS and WERE from Your Writing
Author: Barbara Youree
Barbara Youree loves to write and has dabbled in most genres (children, YA, romance, narrative nonfiction, and poetry), but especially delights in writing historical fiction. Whether reading or writing, it's a great way to revel in past lore and events and at the same time enjoy a story, getting to know characters and customs of an earlier time. Recently she has finished her first endeavor in memoir, the most difficult, she believes. It's titled France My Way, Adventures from a Solo Traveler.
Good and Bad Book Signings
To be successful, a book-signing must be carefully planned from the author’s point of view.