Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

Recent Episodes

Ep 97: How a Simple Comma Can Save a Life

Posted April 18, 2017 • 00:03:49

Now that we’re down to later-order concerns, examining our work at the detail level, I thought we might talk some more about punctuation. We’ve...

Ep 96: When You Really Need Next-Level Edits

Posted April 11, 2017 • 00:06:56

Let’s say your writing group or an editor has given you the high-level editorial input on your content that we talked about in episode 95. They’ve...

Ep 95: Focus on Your High-Level Edits First

Posted April 4, 2017 • 00:07:15

Last time we talked about commas. In particular, I brought to you the serial comma, or the Oxford comma. I emphasized the fact that details—even commas—really...

Ep 94: Grammar Matters: Why Concern Ourselves with Commas?

Posted March 28, 2017 • 00:05:48

If you’re new to writing, you may be unaware of the fierce debate among writers, editors, teachers, and grammarians over the use of the serial, or...

Ep 93: Why I'm Committing to the Work-Ahead Advantage

Posted March 21, 2017 • 00:05:44

I didn't publish a single post last week. I volunteered to serve at a four-day tournament, and my commitment left no free time. I couldn't write anything...