April

If you like to read or are a writer, you might find it more and more challenging to find time to engage in this hobby. Life is busy, right? Especially if you own a business, work full-time outside the home, and even more so if you have children, taking time for yourself to enjoy a … Read more

When you’re writing a novel, there’s always a question of how many times you should revise the manuscript. While there isn’t an exact number, all writers must come to a point where they’re comfortable, if not completely satisfied (because what writer is ever completely satisfied?) with their stories. Quality editing can help a writer to … Read more

Whether you’re a professional writer or merely engage in writing as a hobby, you have no doubt encountered times when you can’t seem to get into the flow. You might have the best of intentions when you sit down at your computer or with pen and paper in hand, only to stare at a blank … Read more

For many years now, there has been a literacy crisis in America. Reading and writing are so closely linked that when a child lacks the skills to do one, he or she will no doubt also struggle with the other. Encouraging reading in the home is a must if we, as a society, ever hope … Read more

Whether writing is a side-passion, a hobby in your life or your primary source of income, there are bound to be days when you do not feel like you’re reaching your creative peak. Especially if you write five to seven days per week, it’s not uncommon to encounter challenges regarding creativity. The next time you … Read more

Suffice it to say, the writing process is unique for every author. In fact, it’s also unique for an individual writer each time he or she begins a new project. An integral component of fiction writing is character development. Have you ever written a character into a story, only to later determine that he or … Read more

How many are too many when it comes to word count? The answer depends on several factors, such as whether you’re writing an assignment for an employer, penning your next great novel or freestyling it at home for practice. If you earn an income as a copywriter, for instance, it would not be uncommon for … Read more

Whether fiction or non-fiction, putting your thoughts in writing and into “book form” is a hefty endeavor. Perhaps you’re one of those people who have thought of doing it because others are always saying, “You should be a writer.” Maybe you’ve asked yourself if you should write a book on more than one occasion. If … Read more

The answer to this question is that there is no age at which you become too old to become a writer. Some people have felt a desire to write from the time they are young. Others may be focused or interested in other things until later in life. There are also people who would like … Read more

Even with spell and grammar check capabilities, many writers still fall into the bad habit of confusing certain words. Lots of times, such words will include homonyms, such as stake and steak or brake and break. However, there are two particular words that seem to give many writers a difficult time: affect versus effect.  Misuse … Read more