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Online editor Brian A. Klems has been writing for Writer’s Digest since 2003. He covers the most pressing grammatical, ethical, business and writing-related questions—and often does it with a bit of humor.
Is It People or Persons?
Q: What is the correct way to write the following sentence: “Mark was one of the most generous persons I’ve ever met,” or “Mark was one of the most generous people I’ve … Read more
Query Letter Synopsis
Q: Every time I start to write a query letter, I seem to write an entire synopsis of a work. How do I know where to stop? — Adora Mitchell BaylesA: This … Read more
No Agent? No Problem
Q: I would like to know what an author is to do if a publisher were to offer up a contract to him or her when there is no agent involved?— C. … Read more
Starting a Sentence With "But"
Q: So, BK, what about starting a sentence with “but”? Is there a rule for that? Because I do it all the time. But I really don’t want to, if it’s against … Read more
When Burnout Sets In
I’ve been planning to start writing a novel that is burning inside me but my day job gets in the way—and it’s not because of time. I get paid to write; I’m … Read more
How Hollywood Handles Book Options
Q: I’m curious to know how a novel gets optioned for a movie. What’s the process and, as an author, what can one expect?—Marlon Sanders A: The first step in this process, … Read more
Looking To Get Paid
Q: I’ve been writing articles in one of the local papers here in our hometown, but I’ve never been paid for my work. The Editor/Publisher of the paper knows me personally. Do … Read more
Everyday Versus Every Day
Q: Sometimes I see “everyday” as one word and sometimes I see it as two (“every day”). Are both correct? Is there a difference? —Karen S. A: The English language is tricky … Read more
To Show or Not to Show Your Quotes
Hey Everyone, Many of you are already familiar with my “Questions & Quandaries” column in the print version of Writer’s Digest, but now I’m entering the blogosphere–that’s right, they’re crazy enough to … Read more
