The Savvy Red Pen

The Savvy Red Pen Elegant editing. Precise proofreading. Remarkable results. The wrong word makes you infamous and weak.

“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

Athletes need coaches. So do writers!Reason #4 out of 5 compelling reasons to work with a writing coach: A writing coac...
08/07/2025

Athletes need coaches. So do writers!

Reason #4 out of 5 compelling reasons to work with a writing coach: A writing coach helps you 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁.

Whether you need help with ✅ flow, ✅ structure, or ✅ storytelling, your coach becomes your private writing tutor, cheering you on while challenging you to grow.

✨ Stronger writing. Savvy support. Expert tools and resources.

Yes, you can become a stronger writer. Let’s build those writing muscles together!

Learn more or contact us:
➡️ https://bit.ly/4f0F8np

Ever heard or seen someone write 🚫“wet your appetite” instead of ✅ “whet your appetite”? You’re not alone!This mix-up is...
08/05/2025

Ever heard or seen someone write 🚫“wet your appetite” instead of ✅ “whet your appetite”? You’re not alone!

This mix-up is called an eggcorn—when a phrase gets changed because it sounds right, but the meaning shifts.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹:
Whet means to sharpen or stimulate—like getting your hunger or interest fired up. 🔥
Wet means to make something damp or moist. 💦

So when you want to whet your appetite, you’re talking about teasing your hunger—not splashing water on it!

Keep your phrases sharp and your meaning clear. ✍️🍴

Hey parents of incoming high school seniors!Yeah, it's 🌤️ summer—pool time, family vacay time. But it's also time for co...
08/02/2025

Hey parents of incoming high school seniors!

Yeah, it's 🌤️ summer—pool time, family vacay time. But it's also time for college campus visits. Where have you visited? What colleges are on your list?

While you're there, encourage your senior to get inspired and think about the spectacular story they want to share in their all-important college admissions essay.
That's the chance to showcase personality, intellect, passion, and wit. Be Authentic.

Check out these tips to write an essay that separates you from the pack.
➡️ https:/bit.ly/3wthXxv


Celebrating a clean and tidy garden?Or maybe the wedding was in a beautified outdoor venue.Anyway--What a difference a l...
08/01/2025

Celebrating a clean and tidy garden?
Or maybe the wedding was in a beautified outdoor venue.
Anyway--What a difference a letter makes!



🎯 Athletes need coaches. So do writers!Here’s reason #3 out of 5 compelling reasons to work with a writing coach: #𝟯 - ...
07/31/2025

🎯 Athletes need coaches. So do writers!

Here’s reason #3 out of 5 compelling reasons to work with a writing coach:

#𝟯 - 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
Lost in your draft or not sure where to begin? A writing coach helps you clarify your project goals so you can finally move forward with purpose. Knowing your “why” fuels your writing—and your success.

Your coach is your personal sounding board, helping you find answers—and momentum. Need help getting unstuck? Let’s talk goals.

✅ Why are you writing your book? Why you? Why now?
✅ What's your main message?
✅ Who's your target audience?
✅ How do you hope to transform your reader?

With a coach, you don’t wander—you write with purpose. And yes, there will be pep talks.

Learn more or contact us:
➡️ https://bit.ly/4f0F8np

Happy Paperback Book Day!Since the 19th century, paperback books have made reading more affordable, lighter to carry – a...
07/30/2025

Happy Paperback Book Day!
Since the 19th century, paperback books have made reading more affordable, lighter to carry – and they won't knock your teeth out when you fall asleep reading!
What are you reading these days? Drop your fave recommendations in the comments.

I've recently read Remarkably Bright Creatures, The Flower Sisters, Never Closer, The Frozen River, and The Goddess of Warsaw.



𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!✅ 5-Day Nonfiction Writing ChallengeAccept the challenge and ...
07/30/2025

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

✅ 5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge
Accept the challenge and kick-start writing your nonfiction book by taking your words from head to paper to gain motivation, focus, and confidence. We will meet daily via Zoom September 15 - 19, 2025 from noon - 1:15 pm EST. Space is limited to 8 writers!

For more Information or to register for the next FREE 5-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge: please visit: ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HGDtmt

I’ve been helping authors bring books to life For 35 years! I can help you, too!

Life’s simple! Don’t confuse your sweets.Dessert=double S because you want seconds! 🍰😋Desert= one S — just sand, no trea...
07/29/2025

Life’s simple! Don’t confuse your sweets.

Dessert=double S because you want seconds! 🍰😋
Desert= one S — just sand, no treats, unless you bring some in your backpack 🏜️

Check this out!
After crossing the desert, she dreamed of nothing but a sweet dessert."

𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:
1. As a verb, "desert" means to abandon. And the accent is on the first syllable. "I would never desert you on a desert."
2. Just Deserts is a phrase meaning "proper punishments." It has nothing to do with a sandy expanse. It comes from the word "deserve."

Hey all, you’re invited! I’m honored to be speaking at Athena Akron’s Leadership Lunch Forum this Friday, August 1st. 11...
07/26/2025

Hey all, you’re invited!
I’m honored to be speaking at Athena Akron’s Leadership Lunch Forum this Friday, August 1st.
11:30 am -1:15
Portage Country Club
240 N. Portage Path
Akton, Oh 44303

Love the topic!
Write a Book:Get It Started, Make It Happen, Get It Published!

Book display, meet, greet, and mingle.
1:15-2 pm

Here’s the link to register.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/write-a-book-get-it-started-make-it-happen-get-it-published-tickets-1471653307659?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=5b1ea0d0f9

Feel free to email w any questions .
[email protected]

My goodness - He couldn't have been that bad of a dancer?
07/25/2025

My goodness - He couldn't have been that bad of a dancer?


On National Amelia Earhart Day, we celebrate this courageous flyer who sought adventure in the wild blue yonder. Here's ...
07/24/2025

On National Amelia Earhart Day, we celebrate this courageous flyer who sought adventure in the wild blue yonder. Here's Amelia Earhart in her Lockheed L-10E Electra as she prepares for a 27,000-mile globe flight from Alameda, CA. 1937.

🧠 Athletes need coaches. So do writers!Here’s reason #2 of 5 great reasons to hire a writing coach: objective, personal...
07/23/2025

🧠 Athletes need coaches. So do writers!

Here’s reason #2 of 5 great reasons to hire a writing coach: objective, personalized feedback.
You’re too close to your own words—friends and family can’t give the unbiased insight you need. A coach sees your blind spots and helps make your writing stronger.
Think of this coach as your empathetic confidante who gives love notes, not harsh critique.

Let’s make your writing sharper—and your message stronger. I'll be with you every step of the way!

If you would like more information on 1-to-1 Writing Coaching, please visit our website and contact me:
✅ https://bit.ly/4f0F8np

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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