Commonly Misused Words
We recently devoted a blog post to words that are commonly misspelled. This week, let’s look at ten commonly misused words. Let’s face it–the English language has a lot of… Commonly Misused Words
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 Get Your Kids Into Writing
Getting your kids to read is one thing, encouraging them to write is another. So, how can you get your kids to love writing? Below are four helpful tips to… How to Get Your Kids Into 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
Five Reasons You Should Start a Journal
“Journal writing is the voyage to the interior.” After a long day, nothing sounds more enticing than curling up in your beds and drifting off to sleep. But before you… Five Reasons You Should Start a Journal
How to Develop an Antagonist
They are the people you love to hate. They are the people that oppose and struggle against others. Essentially, they are the exact opposite of the main character. They’re the… How to Develop an Antagonist
Why You Need a Writing Friend, and How to Find One
As authors, we’re part of an unofficial club whose members have all worked toward the same goal: Becoming a published author. That hard work earns you a membership badge of… Why You Need a Writing Friend, and How to Find One
Gain Inspiration from These Three Writing Prompts
Growing as a writer takes discipline and a willingness to make small sacrifices to chase after your dreams with fervent effort. While you may be wringing your hands in anxiety… Gain Inspiration from These Three Writing Prompts
Scare up a Good Read with these Three Tips
Even though Halloween is five months away, there’s nothing like a good horror story. Some of the best horror novels had us slowly flipping to the next page as we… Scare up a Good Read with these Three Tips
Imagery In Writing
Think of yourself as a photographer with your camera in hand, ready to take a picture and capture the moment. As an author, you’re aiming for the same goal, but… Imagery In Writing