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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.”
― Mark Twain

The right word makes you famous and powerful. The Savvy Red Pen provides free lance elegant editing, precise proofing, and remarkable results. I encourage writers by embracing their vision, by complementing them while remaining innovative, and by helping them pr

oduce the phenomenal and the memorable. Business services include:
Annual Reports
Proposals
Brochures/Advertisements
Newsletters
Manuals
Website/Blogs
Books
Scripts/Speeches

Academic services
College admissions and scholarship essays

Why Write a Book? #1 To establish credibility or authorityThe minute you become an author you establish authority. You ...
25/11/2024

Why Write a Book? #1 To establish credibility or authority

The minute you become an author you establish authority.

You are a role model, a mentor who can influence others. You become a respected, trusted thought leader.

Writing a book paves the way to gaining more followers, clients, speaking opportunities, and more!

Kick-Start Your Book Writing Journey with the 5-Day Writing Challenge
January 13 - 17 - Noon-1:15 EST via Zoom
You'll learn how to overcome obstacles like writer's block to liberate your imagination and release your creativity. You'll also learn writing tricks-of-the-trade like brain dumping and mind mapping that will allow you to organize your thoughts and identify the most important ideas for writing your book.
And it’s fun!
Seats Are Filling Up - Register Today!
https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt



Comma placement can alter the meaning so easily. Yum-meow!Read more about the Oxford Comma on our website. Let the fight...
22/11/2024

Comma placement can alter the meaning so easily. Yum-meow!
Read more about the Oxford Comma on our website. Let the fight begin!
https://bit.ly/3P7ZazV


Kick off 2025 write! (Yes, I did that on purpose!)You can experience the power of the next FREE 5-Day Writing Challenge,...
20/11/2024

Kick off 2025 write! (Yes, I did that on purpose!)

You can experience the power of the next FREE 5-Day Writing Challenge, like Jill did. The challenge starts January 13th.
Visit TheSavvyRedPen.com for more details and to register:
https://thesavvyredpen.com/5-day-writing-challenge/

Why Should Book Authors Use Beta Readers?Smart and professional authors need to get feedback from test readers–betas–bef...
19/11/2024

Why Should Book Authors Use Beta Readers?
Smart and professional authors need to get feedback from test readers–betas–before their manuscripts go to their editors. You’ve spent so much time, energy, and sweat equity on your manuscript, you can’t see straight—at least not straight enough to be objective about your book.
Continue reading more about beta readers on our blog:
https://bit.ly/3hYNoe9



I'd like to see that on someone's resume: RE**AL PHOTOGRAPHERIf I had a job that no one else would do, I'm sure they wou...
15/11/2024

I'd like to see that on someone's resume: RE**AL PHOTOGRAPHER
If I had a job that no one else would do, I'm sure they would.

Writing is a journey. Sometimes it's easy, and sometimes we want to rip out our hair. How can you get into the writing z...
12/11/2024

Writing is a journey. Sometimes it's easy, and sometimes we want to rip out our hair. How can you get into the writing zone? Setting up your space and your goals can make the ride more enjoyable.
Here are 3 of 13 Ways to Get into the Writing Zone.
1. Boost with the Beverage: Pour your favorite beverage—coffee? tea? And don't forget your water bottle.
2. Clear Your Writing Space : Make it clean and uncluttered. Move clutter or papers out of sight. The floor? Another room?
3. Minimize distractions: Turn off or silence your phone. Better yet, put it in a different room.
For all 13 tips, check out my blog:
https://bit.ly/4bn9rCx
Happy Writing!



With gratitude to all of our brave soldiers, both past and present, we salute you. Happy Veterans Day!
11/11/2024

With gratitude to all of our brave soldiers, both past and present, we salute you.

Happy Veterans Day!

Are people trying this? Ok MN - We won't smoke under the water. Let’s try another state.
08/11/2024

Are people trying this? Ok MN - We won't smoke under the water. Let’s try another state.

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Avoid clichés.Be original instead of using some old, well-worn phrases like “It’s raining cats an...
05/11/2024

Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Avoid clichés.
Be original instead of using some old, well-worn phrases like “It’s raining cats and dogs" and “He’s the ace in the hole.” Become more aware of clichés by reading cliché databases like Cliché Finder. If you use clichés, you’re marking yourself as an unoriginal writer. Readers will see you a mile away (Yes, that’s a cliché).
This is true, no matter what kind of writing you're doing. Students, business writers, and book authors beware!



Happy Halloween
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween

Halloween or Holloween? Let’s think about this.Hollow, pronounced HAH-loh (like the American o in hot), means empty on t...
29/10/2024

Halloween or Holloween? Let’s think about this.
Hollow, pronounced HAH-loh (like the American o in hot), means empty on the inside. The owl sits in the hollow oak tree.
Hallow, Pronounced Ha-loh (like the a in hat), means to make sacred, to sanctify. Hallowed = holy.
All’s Hallowed Evening, got shortened to All Hallow’s Eve, to Halloween.
It’s not pronounced, “Holloween.”
If you need a memory aid, maybe thinking of a witch’s HAT will help you get the right sound. In fact, you should make the same a sound when you say “Halloween” as when you say “happy.” (thanks to Cheryl Moore Brinkley, public speaking coach, for this tip)
What’s your preference?


Who makes sweatpants for dogs? That sounds awesome!
25/10/2024

Who makes sweatpants for dogs? That sounds awesome!

Go ahead. Use the singular "they"! It’s okay. We don’t use this "he or she "or "he/she" stuff anymore (unless your style...
22/10/2024

Go ahead. Use the singular "they"! It’s okay. We don’t use this "he or she "or "he/she" stuff anymore (unless your style guide insists).
Use "they" to refer to singular nouns when you don’t know the gender of the subject.
Check out these sentences:
The teacher is here, but they need to set up their presentation first.
The student who receives their acceptance letter should be so happy.
Think about this: Someone named Sam may identify as male or female. We don’t know unless we ask (and that’s a whole other tip).
Want more details? Go to my blog https://bit.ly/3sveH1I



Well - It's not a secret now! Good luck hiring anyone who can read for that job.
18/10/2024

Well - It's not a secret now! Good luck hiring anyone who can read for that job.

Countdown to college application deadlines!15 days 'til Nov. 1 Early Decision submissions are due.75 days 'til end of ye...
17/10/2024

Countdown to college application deadlines!
15 days 'til Nov. 1 Early Decision submissions are due.
75 days 'til end of year submissions are due.
No need to panic! The Savvy Red Pen is here to help.

Yes, there's still time to book the writing coach, the cheerleader who will get your student over the hump. Experience the relief!

Procrastinate no longer!
Your admissions essay or personal statement is your chance to showcase your personality, intellect, and your wit. Be authentic.
Check out these tips to write an essay that separate you from the pack.
https://bit.ly/3wthXxv
And check out Serene's experience.
I'm at your service to help writer's dreams come true.



Tuesday Tips & Tricks - Cut These Five Words. These words don’t say much, so your writing can sound vague and somewhat a...
15/10/2024

Tuesday Tips & Tricks - Cut These Five Words. These words don’t say much, so your writing can sound vague and somewhat amateurish. Get rid of them!
1. Really—really? “I’m really just trying to . . . “
2. Just—so unnecessary. “I just thought I’d write you a note.”
3. Quite—dilutes the meaning. “I don’t think you quite understand.”
4. Perhaps—makes you sound uncertain. “Perhaps we could meet for lunch.”
5. That—leave it when it precedes a noun (“I love that house.”), but cut it if a sentence still makes sense after removing it. (This is the best blog post that I have ever read.”)



Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and com...
14/10/2024

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities

It's National M&M Day!Who doesn't love M&M's? What color do you eat first?My mother loved them so much. She would have l...
13/10/2024

It's National M&M Day!
Who doesn't love M&M's? What color do you eat first?
My mother loved them so much. She would have loved to visit one of the M&M stores: https://bit.ly/3rtRTiu




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“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” ― Mark Twain The right word makes you famous and powerful. The wrong word makes you infamous and weak. The Savvy Red Pen provides freelance elegant editing, precise proofing, and remarkable results. I encourage writers by embracing their vision, by complementing them while remaining innovative, and by helping them produce the phenomenal and the memorable. Business services include: Annual Reports Proposals Brochures/Advertisements Newsletters Manuals Website/Blogs Books Scripts/Speeches Academic services include: Theses and Dissertations Textbooks