Is your story really that good?

Or could it use a little help?

If you’re suffering from endless rewrites and plot holes big enough to fall into … then STOP! Step away from your keyboard, take a deep breath and relax. Grammarama.net is here to help. So you can put away that bottle of aspirin now. Go ahead … I’ll wait.

All done? Good.

At grammarama.net I can help leave your readers wanting more.

The shadow of the creature moved lazily back and forth, occasionally blotting out the moonlight that filtered under the bedroom door.

Did I getcha? Are you wondering what was behind the door? Grab your reader from the start by giving them a taste of what’s to come. Don’t start with a line like, “It was a dark and stormy night,” or your readers will run from you faster than a hungry cheetah after a tasty-looking impala.

I’m not saying you have to be Shakespeare, but many stories fail to hook potential readers within the first few lines, so make sure those lines count.

Together let’s inspire the world’s readers to go places—like to the store to buy your book!

Are you suffering from shownottellitis? This sickness has symptoms such as itching, sneezing, coughing, and telling your readers what your character is doing rather than showing how he or she does it. Let’s use this sentence as an example

Langford was angry and slammed the door.

Alright. This line is fine and all but it’s also a little flat. How are your readers supposed to get to know your character if you don’t give them the nitty-gritty details of how they think and react? Let’s rework this example just a little

With her flippant dismissal, Langford turned to leave. The urge to destroy something—anything—raced through him. His anger burned so bright he could melt the sun. Instead, he settled for ripping her prized, antique door off its hinges as he made his grand exit.

Can you see the difference? Just add a little spice and … Wah-lah! Your readers want to see and feel the action. Don’t bore them or sell yourself short by oversimplifying your storyline.

And the point?

As writing competition grows, what are you doing to get your share of readers attention?

These are just a few examples of how I can help better your book. Whether you need a quick grammar touch-up, or a more in-depth review of your work, let me help you tighten your manuscript as a piece with better publishing potential. Choose to partner with me for your critiquing and editing needs. When you do, rest assure it will be a step in the write direction.

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