Do you think the bigger picture of your book needs some work, but you don't really know where to start? My client Keith was in the same boat when he found me. Until he hired me to do an editorial review, that is.As I always try to do, I offered…
In both my coaching and editing, I have found that there is one key ingredient that can lift anyone's writing practice to the next level: getting clear on your purpose. When you know what you want to achieve with your writing, that will be your motivational engine, keeping you going…
There's a saying in the Netherlands: writing is cutting. And in my experience (especially for writers with ADHD), this is absolutely true! Cutting words is one of the essential developmental editing tools and can tighten and strengthen a text tremendously. Though it may feel hard and painful at first to…
In my work with academics, I'm often told: wow, no one explained this to me before! Many academics are taught to do research. They are taught how to use one style to reference their sources. But not much attention is given to the actual writing of academic texts! And it's…
In this post, I thought I would share with you some helpful thoughts on one of my favorite subjects. One every writer I know could show a little more of. What's more, I won't keep to the tree-hugging philosophy of "why can't everyone just be NICE?" I'll make it concrete.…
When you have finished your first draft of your article, book or chapter it is time to do some developmental editing. This means that you will look critically at the structure of your text and see whether improvements can be made to it, before moving on to the line-editing or…
Writing with ADHD can be both exhilarating and challenging. As writers with ADHD, we possess a unique set of strengths and quirks that shape our creative process. But often, we can't do it alone. We need guidance, mentorship, and, sometimes, instruction. So I thought the best thing I can do…
There are so many author resources out there that it is sometimes hard to know where to start. In this Author Resources series, I help you out, by recommending some of my favorite books for (aspiring) writers. In this installment, I present to you: “The Elements of Style” by William Strunk.…
There are so many author resources out there that it is sometimes hard to know where to start. In this Author Resources series, I help you out, by recommending some of my favorite books for (aspiring) writers. In this installment, I present to you: “On Writing Well. The Classic Guide to…
Writing is hard, editing is harder. But getting rejected can be the most heart-wrenching experience of all. And I wouldn't be a Passionate Writer coach if I didn't discuss dealing with rejections in a blogpost. Now, at this point in the game, you've gained a lot of experience. And if…
My name is Susanne and ever since I taught myself to read at age 4 I have had a passion for the written word. Over the last five years, I have developed a set of systems to help myself and others be productive and make work of our writing passion. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I’m here to help! Check out the about me page to read more.