April

Whether you earn an income from writing or use it as a creative outlet, you can’t accomplish your goals if you have brain fog. Mental clarity is a key to writing success. There are several things you can do to boost alertness before taking on a writing task.  These tips are especially helpful if you’ve … Read more

Laughing is good for your health. It’s scientifically proven. Making people laugh can be a rewarding experience. If you’re thinking about trying your hand at humorous writing, you’ll want to keep several tips in mind. Remember that you can incorporate humor into almost any genre, even a story that otherwise has a serious plot or … Read more

Every author wants readers and publishers to appreciate his or her work. Some are fortunate enough that everyone who reads their books eagerly anticipates “the next book” as soon as they finish a final chapter in a previous book. However, most writers usually experience rejection at some point in their creative journey. Having your writing … Read more

An idiom is basically a string of words or phrases that have been colloquially established to have a certain meaning that cannot really be defined by the individual words being used. For example, if you were to say that it is “raining cats and dogs” outside today, most people would understand that you mean the … Read more

A newcomer to the fiction industry, Lisa Mathis, just took home the silver medal at the 2023 Book Fest Awards. Her thriller, “The Body Auction,” is taking the market by storm. Since Vertu Publishing made Lisa’s book available to the public, readers have been posting rave reviews. In addition to being proud of having a … Read more

Color psychology is the study of colors in connection with human emotions. Have you ever noticed that looking at certain colors makes you feel a particular way? Not only do studies show that colors can affect emotions, there’s also evidence that various issues, such as your age or cultural background, may have an impact on … Read more

If you’re new to writing, it’s helpful to discuss the topic with others. Talking about writing with other new writers, as well as those with more experience, provides fresh insights and perspectives that can help you improve your skills. In addition to having in-person conversations about writing, you can tap into other resources, as well. … Read more

There’s an old joke that writers don’t need to be able to spell words correctly because that’s what editors are for. Many people are highly skilled at writing and are well-read but can’t spell to save their own lives. If you’re a crappy speller, this post is for you. First, you’re in good company. Lots … Read more

Depending on the type of writing you’re doing, and in what capacity (such as for school, as a professional copywriter or other) you might refer to one of the three main writing style guidelines. Sometimes, you might be required to use one set of guidelines over another. At other times, you might be given a … Read more

Many publications feature collections of writings, such as short stories, essays and poems. Some include author profiles, interviews, critiques or biographies. The colloquial term for this type of publication is ”lit mag,” which is short for ”literary magazine.” You might also hear a lit mag referred to as a ”literary journal.”  The first magazine of … Read more