Common Grammar Mistakes: Semicolons
There are three classes of people when it comes to semicolons: those afraid to use it because they don’t know how, those who use it incorrectly and without abandon, and… Common Grammar Mistakes: Semicolons
Spelling
We’ve all heard the spelling rule before…“I before E except after C.” It’s something that has been ingrained in our heads since we were in grade school, but we also… Spelling
Shiny New Idea Syndrome
Shiny New Idea Syndrome (noun): A disease or affliction in which a writer is unable to focus on their current book or short story without being distracted by another project.… Shiny New Idea Syndrome
Where’s the conflict?
Have you ever listened to someone tell a story that had no point? A friend may tell you about a walk they took in the park or how they picked… Where’s the conflict?
Author Spotlight: Tiffany Smith
Get to know our published authors! This week, meet Tiffany Smith, author of The Roll of the Dice. Name: Tiffany Smith Hometown: Porterville, CA Book: The Roll of the… Author Spotlight: Tiffany Smith
Overcoming Writer’s Block
At times, it can be pretty daunting to sit down at your computer and see a blank screen staring back at you. Whether you’re just starting your book, working on… Overcoming Writer’s Block
How to Tell a Good Story
Good stories grab us by the collar and pull us closer to the pages as we feverishly turn them to see what happens next. Every book is different. However, there… How to Tell a Good Story
How to Write a Dedication
The dedication of your book is like an acceptance speech at an awards ceremony. It’s when you take the time to acknowledge the people who have helped you along the… How to Write a Dedication
Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
If you’ve declared that 2018 is the year that you’ll finally write the book of your dreams, you’ve landed on the right blog. Why? Because we want to start the… Four Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
Three Ways to Regain Your Creativity
Creativity is what inspires us as writers to write the words and the story we want to tell. If you feel like something has been missing in the creativity department,… Three Ways to Regain Your Creativity