You just found a mistake in something you’ve published — something you swore you’d double-, triple-, and even quadruple-checked. And it hurts. But aside from your own careful self-editing (eyes on the page), what tools can help you eliminate those errors in the next piece of writing you put out there? Or, in other words, […]
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You know what a metaphor is. But when someone asks you, “What literary devices do you use the most in your writing?” you’re not sure how to answer. What exactly is a literary device, anyway? And what if you’re using one and don’t even realize it? Because it happens. You pick things up when reading […]
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As a writer, you know the importance of creativity. It’s what keeps your brain alive and opens it to new possibilities. It leads you into the world beyond your limited experience. But it doesn’t get far without curiosity. When you’re curious about something, you take action to learn more about it. You test limits and […]
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It’s not so simple a question, after all. Genre norms do provide some clues for your novel’s word count. But when you’re writing a novel, you need more than that. You need to know what your target readers expect. When they pick up your book, will they be disappointed if the spine is less than […]
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Congratulations! You’ve picked one of the reading world’s all-time favorite genres. And with all the subgenres, you have loads of opportunities and choices when writing a murder mystery. Although there’s room for a LOT of variety in this genre, the overall structure is pretty consistent. In this guide on how to write a murder mystery, […]
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“How much do authors make?” We hear that a lot, don’t we? And we can’t help but want to hear the answer in case the news gets better than it was the last time we heard it. And sometimes, it is. Sometimes. But where do you go for a more objective answer to that question […]
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What better way to encourage young writers than to provide creative inspiration and the time to follow it? That’s exactly why we’ve created this list of writing prompts for kids. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, a writer of kids lit, or someone who knows a young storyteller, you know it can’t hurt to have […]
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