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Jordan Keller

Sep 19, 20232 min read

What I Learned At Writing Group: Describing Characters

Convincing your reader to see the character you’ve spent years thinking about is not as easy as it sounds. Despite how easy it is to list...

Jordan Keller

Sep 12, 20232 min read

What I Learned At Writing Group: Upgrading Similes & Metaphors

I was a heavy user of cliches in my writing. It was so easy to use a saying everyone knew to get a point across and move on, but it’s...

Jordan Keller

Jun 6, 20235 min read

What I Learned at Writing Group: Query Letters

A handful of the members in my Writing Group just finished their first drafts and I'm super proud of them! Finishing a novel is the first...

Jordan Keller

May 23, 20232 min read

What I Learned At Writing Group: Giving & Reciving Feedback

In the five years of hosting my writing group, these are general rules we have about feedback.

Jordan Keller

Apr 11, 20231 min read

What I Learned At Writing Group: Dialogue Formatting

Your quick guide to understanding dialogue formatting.

Jordan Keller

Apr 4, 20232 min read

What I Learned at Writing Group: Show The Feelings

Whether or not you’re in a writing group, I guarantee you’ve heard the phrase “show don’t tell.” Some people will tell you to show...

Jordan Keller

Mar 14, 20231 min read

What I Learned At Writing Group: Commas & Conjunctions

Know when to use commas when writing with conjunctions.