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Genre Spotlight: Children’s Books

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May. 31st, 2018

There’s a pretty big misconception that it’s easy to write a children’s book.  Writers think as long as you have unicorns and some subtle potty humor, kids will love it.… Genre Spotlight: Children’s Books

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Commonly Misused Words

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May. 10th, 2018

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

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Character Development

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May. 3rd, 2018

How do we get to know people? It’s a pretty big question, that’s for sure…but when it comes to writing characters, you have to get to know them the same… Character Development

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Genre Spotlight: Poetry

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Apr. 26th, 2018

    Does the very mention of the word “poetry” take you back to high school English, tapping pentameter out on your desk, figuring out rhyme scheme and just scratching… Genre Spotlight: Poetry

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Common Grammar Mistakes: Semicolons

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Apr. 12th, 2018

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

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Cliché No More

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Feb. 22nd, 2018

It was a dark and stormy night and the writer hunched over his computer, defeated. Even though he left no stone unturned, he was scared to death that his plot… Cliché No More

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Overcoming Writer’s Block

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Feb. 20th, 2018

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

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How to Get Your Kids Into Writing

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Oct. 24th, 2017

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

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Quick and Easy Editing Tips

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Apr. 18th, 2017

Editing is a part of the writing journey that many authors try to avoid like the plague. It’s a tedious, detail-oriented exercise that requires patience and the ability to apply… Quick and Easy Editing Tips

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Imagery In Writing

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Mar. 28th, 2017

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

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