Adjectives provide details, just don’t overuse.

Books are powered by a strong, creative muse.

Commas, colons, clauses—oh my!

Dangling participles don’t try.

Ellipsis is shown by dots of three.

First person calls for I and me.

Gerund is a verb with an “ing” end.

Hero or protagonist is my friend.

Inspiration can fleeting be.

Journal by a shady tree.

Keyboard upon which my fingers rest.

Letters from A to Z I like best.

Manuscript is the writer’s draft.

Novel—an author’s polished craft.

Offer from publisher is the goal.

Promotion is the author’s role.

Querying an agent is the next move.

Revise, edit and rewrite to improve.

Synonyms and antonyms the author knows.

“That”—strive to eliminate those.

Underdog is who fans root for.

Verbs need to show action more.

Writing terms and words we’ve shared.

X and Y and Z hope someone cared!