DCatherineWritersWeb

As a:

--retired educator

--owner of an online edit and critique service

--review editor for magazines and contests,

--writing workshop host both online and locally,

--moderator of two working sites for writers,

--networking coordinator and webmaster for the Writers' Society of Jefferson County

--and published author of prose and poetry,

I offer solid edits and/or honest, yet positve critiques.  If I can help you in your progress toward the publication of an article, story or book, fiction or nonfiction, please contact me at dcatherine@sbcglobal.net or at this Link.  Submit name, email address and a brief description of what is needed and I will be glad to contact you about your material.  Thank you Dorry Catherine Pease.

Dorry is an excellent editor and story analyzer. She is supportive and patient. She explains things in simple language that even a child could comprehend.

I have thoroughly enjoyed her on-line workshop. It was engaging, personable, practical and enlightening. I learned how to market myself in concrete ways. She challenged me to think outside the box, which was invigorating and stimulating yet challenging. I would highly recommend Dorry's workshops for all writers who wish to expand their markets, gain new insight into ways of improving their writings and for those who just want to break into marketing. 

To Whom It May Concern:

Excellent! 

If there is one word I would use to describe Dorry's work, excellent would be that word.

Dorry first started editing health articles for me in March 2004 and I am grateful to her keen eye for spotting and pointing out the mistakes I otherwise would never have discovered. 

Over the months, we've grown to become close friends and writing collegues in the writing profession. 

Her prices are easily worked out and more than reasonable.  I would highly recommend Dorry's editing and critiquing services to anyone.

Sharmini Kammani, Singapore,

Freelance writer

Dorry Catherine Pease has done several critiques for me.  Her critiquing method is straightforward, honest and on-target. 

She’s adept at gently pointing out a hitch in the plot or a phrase that just doesn’t fit with the prose.  I value her input and opinion.  Because of Dorry, my writing has improved to the point where I’m being published more often and can look at my own work with a more critical or editorial eye. 

Editing my own work is one skill that I find difficult, but with Dorry’s help, my work is stronger and flows more naturally.

Patricia Green

Freelance author

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 There are many elements for the creation of a great story or a nonfiction article, but they all start from the seven basic ones as listed below.   An excellent piece to print out and set right next to your writing desk whatever or wherever it may be. 

THE SEVEN BASIC ELEMENTS OF WRITING

 1. Logic:  The ordering of ideas that leads to a cohesive story line.  (Organization)

 2. Clarity:  The clearness with which you convey your thoughts and ideas.  (Strong Verbs, Tight Writing)

 3. Diction:  The exactness of the words you choose when you write.  (Dialogue)

 4. Audience: The people for whom you are writing, the editor whom you hope to please (Age level, culture, lifestyle, etc.)

 5. Boldness: The vitality and creativeness that drives your writing.  (Write Strong)

 6. Elaboration: The way in which you develop and expand your ideas.  (Note: There is a difference between this and #2)

 7. Mechanics: Grammar and Sentence Structure.  Polishing your work.  This includes verb tenses and passive voice

Finding the Author's Voice

    by dorry c. pease