One thing is certain if you are a fiction writer. Failing to develop your plot will not only lose readers for a particular story, it will also possibly make avid readers shy away from your works if they see lack of plot development as a habit in your writing. Learning to develop a great plot … Read more
You might be a seasoned writer who has been writing since as long as you can remember. Then again, you might be brand new to the world of writing. Whether you write for pleasure or for income, school or something else, chances are, you will have the opportunity to develop creative writing skills. Creative writing … Read more
Are you a grammar guru? Do you diagram sentences just for fun? Can you hold your own in a debate about the Oxford comma? If so, there’s a book that is trending as a best-seller that you might enjoy. It is entitled, ”Rebel with a Clause—Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian,” by Ellen Jovin. … Read more
The 2022 holiday season is kicking off this week. Throughout the country, people will be attending social gatherings, greeting family and friends, sharing feasts, shopping, decorating and more, to ring in the most festive season of the year. Stories make the holidays all the more special. Whether spoken in the form of anecdotes from holidays … Read more
Who was the youngest person ever to become a published author? Which author wrote the most books? What is the best-seller of all time? Today’s post will answer these questions as well as share other random author facts, just for fun! Are you an avid reader? Maybe you will discover something you didn’t already know … Read more
Some people write for the sheer pleasure of it. Others are paid to do a job. Still, others write in the hopes of one day giving the world a bestseller. In fact, you might find yourself simultaneously in several of these categories. In any event, if you do not have discipline to write, you’ll no doubt procrastinate, … Read more
If you’re an author or an avid reader, you’re no doubt familiar with basic accepted, standardized rules for grammar and punctuation. You might also be familiar with, or at least aware of, multiple style guides that the writing industry uses. Three of the most well-known formats include the Modern Language Association (MLA) rules, the Associated … Read more
If you were to survey all of the writers in the United States, how many do you think would answer ”Yes,” if you were to ask them if they like to read their own work? Chances are, not too many. Most writers do not want to read their own work, at least after it’s published. … Read more
Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or prefer a gentler genre for reading, you must admit that Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors of all time. With more than 90 novels to his name, including sci-fi, fantasy, crime and more, several of King’s stories have been made into films. With this background, most … Read more
Many people consider writing an art form. Then again, you would likely have no trouble finding a bunch of folks (especially students) who think of it more as the bane of their existence. No matter how an individual might personally feel about writing, almost everyone would agree that it serves many purposes in life. Writing … Read more