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Strictly, forcefully, authoritatively, kill your ly adverbs…mostly

Posted on September 13, 2013 by R.J. Sullivan

The ly adverb stands as one flag to many editors that a writer lacks confidence. Stephen King makes the case in On Writing that if a scene is set well enough, if the characters are well-presented, a reader will know … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Films (1/3)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by R.J. Sullivan

The Good, the Bad, and the Meh (Because Marilyn can never be “Ugly”.) Even a raving fan, if they’re honest, will tell you Marilyn Monroe cinema is like dancing across a landmine. Unlike other Hollywood icons, such as Alfred Hitchcock … Continue reading →

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