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Editing 101: Editing Sticklers!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Editing is one of the least favorite activities for writers, but it is a necessary evil. We all miss items in our writing – no matter how often one revisits the piece. The mind reads what SHOULD be on the … Continue reading →

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From Where Did that Phrase Come?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Favorite Idioms and Vocabulary from Times Past (In cleaning out some of my school files, I came across these common phrases and their sources. Enjoy!!!) Here are some fascinating tidbits:  People married in June. Most had taken their yearly bath … Continue reading →

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Austen’s Most Infamous “Bad Boy,” George Wickham ~ What Do We Know of Him?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Austen’s favorite bad boy, Mr. George Wickham, is a fan favorite, as well. I thought we might take a closer look at George Wickham’s importance to the Pride and Prejudice’s plot. For a minor character, with few lines and little … Continue reading →

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Groan!!! More Editing Tips

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

If the people with whom we communicate understand us when we use “may” instead of “can,” or “convince” instead of “persuade,” or “one another” when we should be using “each other,” does it really matter? Semanticists often accept the changes, … Continue reading →

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Male vs. Female Perspective in Writing

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

When I write a Pride and Prejudice sequel/adaptation, I do so from Darcy’s point of view, rather than from Elizabeth’s. When I speak of Austen’s Persuasion, I speak of Wentworth’s thoughts. When I am writing of the Realm, I do so as a … Continue reading →

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How a Minor Character Controls the Story’s Action: Jane Austen’s Use of George Wickham

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Yesterday, on Austenesque Extravganza, I interviewed our favorite bad boy, Mr. George Wickham. Actually, I held a celebrity intervention, but as an afterthought to that momentous event, I thought we might take a closer look at George Wickham’s importance to … Continue reading →

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Jane Austen Writing Contest

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Regina Jeffers

The Chawton House Library has launched a new Jane Austen-inspired short story contest. The winner will receive 1000 pound. The last contest resulted in the Harper Collins release of Dancing with Mr. Darcy. For details, visit http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/8881917.Jane_Austen_writing_contest_launched/ The deadline is March … Continue reading →

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Birth Order Research

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

For my newest book, I am doing some research in birth order and how it affects someone’s personality. Of course, I am one to believe that environment is more important to a person’s development. Knowing hardship, for example, makes a … Continue reading →

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I Hate the Word “Said”!!!!

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Regina Jeffers

When I write, I spend countless hours coming up with other words to use in the dialogue besides the word “said.” Then by the miracle of book editing, those efforts become lost in translation. These are words I prefer to … Continue reading →

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