Alicia Gregoire

Discovering Crutch Words with Wordle

Falling to Normal Wordle Crutch words are those sneaky things that are the backbone of your personal vernacular. They can be disguised as fillers, such as “um,” or actual phrases, like “you know?” and “omigod!” They’re so insidious an unobservant person wouldn’t pick up on them.* This is one of the things you should be … Read more

The 99th Page

Finally, the day has arrived for the… When reading this page and all the others, you should focus and answer the following three questions: 1. Would you turn to page 100?2. Why or why not?3. Based on what you read, how likely would you buy the book? In true Page 99 test fashion, I’m giving … Read more

Best Lines

Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks their readership a simple question to answer on your blog. Once you answer, you link your blog in the comments for other readers to hop on board. This is Road Trip Wednesday. Today’s topic: What is your favorite line from your WIP? If you’re in the Northeast, I hope you’re … Read more

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