April

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

When you’re writing a fiction novel, you might use first, second or third person point of view to tell the story. You might also choose narration as the means of conveying the story’s unfolding to the reader. Within this category of story-telling, there are several types of narration. Choosing one type over another can have … Read more

If you’re one of the estimated 10% of people throughout the United States who have dyslexia, your school years may have been quite challenging. Can you relate to others who have this condition and say they felt stupid in school or, worse, were called stupid by others? You may have thought (or still think, perhaps?) … Read more

One of the first things to come to terms with as a writer is to acknowledge and accept that not everyone is going to like what you write. In fact, some people might hate it. It’s okay. Remember that especially on social media, people love to talk about things they hate. Does it really matter … Read more

Perhaps you’ve always entertained the idea that you’d like to try your hand at writing, but you’ve never followed through on it because of self-doubt. You think: Me? A writer? Well, I’m probably not good enough to do that. The thing to remember is that most, if not all, writers experience similar doubts at some … Read more

Just as your body needs regular exercise to stay fit, as a writer, you also need to exercise your mind. Especially if you’re a fiction writer, challenging yourself with creative writing projects helps keep your mind in great shape. There are many ways to boost your creative writing skills, such as using topic or sentence … Read more

For many authors, helping readers establish connections between the past and present is their favorite part of the writing process. In some cases, a story about a bygone era can evoke certain images, ideas and memories in a reader’s mind that bring the past to life. It can also spark a desire to know more … Read more

Most writers would agree that the process of creating a story for others to read is a rewarding yet challenging experience. If you’re a writer, you no doubt can also relate to being overly critical of your own work. That’s why it helps to seek feedback from others, be it avid readers amongst your family … Read more

There are many things you can do to improve your writing skills. From developing a writing schedule to practicing with creative writing prompts or taking classes online, every writer has room for improvement and there are plenty of helpful resources available. One thing that many writers overlook that can help refine and boost skills is … Read more

There are many forms of writing, yet there’s something that all writing genres have in common. Whether you’re a copywriter, fiction writer or (insert type of writing here), there’s always a certain level of creativity needed to be successful. Another issue that knows no boundaries within all categories is that, sometimes, writers don’t “feel” all … Read more