Barrie Davenport 
Stumped about what to write today?
You’re in good company.
There’s no shame in admitting that, either.
Even the best writers have days when they could use a little help.
Whether you’re journaling or brainstorming ideas for a new story, book, or blog post, a writing prompts app could change everything.
And after looking through the list below, you’ll have a better idea of which prompt app will help you the most.
Read on to find a new favorite.
You know where your characters live and the places they visit in your story.
You can picture the places clearly.
But how do your readers know whether your main character lives in a village, town or city?
And how do you make sure they see your setting as clearly as you do?
What is the population of a village, anyway?
Or, in a village vs. town question, how do you distinguish the two?
The best, most enjoyable writing is clear, simple, and elegant.
But when one of your modifiers is misplaced, clarity goes out the window. And so does the reader’s enjoyment.
But do you know how to spot a modifier error — and how to fix it when you see it?
Once you read our 11 examples of dangling and misplaced modifiers, you will.
Mood and tone are essential elements of any written work.
Both come from the author’s mind but are also influenced by the reader’s.
Both factor into a reader’s experience. Both make a story more affecting and memorable.
But what is the difference between mood and tone?
Generally speaking, one is used to create the other.
But we’re going beyond that to show examples of both tone and mood in context.
The goal here is to help you make the most of both.
Your story’s main character is the most amazing person you’ve ever created.
And you can’t wait to introduce them to your readers.
To that end, you’re looking for the best adjectives to describe personality traits — specifically the ones this character has.
You could also use some positive personality adjectives to humanize your story’s antagonist.
Because who doesn’t love a redemption arc?
But whatever your specific character development goals, we’ve created a list of 123 descriptive words for people your readers will want to know better.
You’ve been learning so much about self-publishing.
And you’re not afraid of working for the success you want.
It’s no secret self-publishing has its challenges.
And when the going gets tough, sometimes it helps to remember self-publishing successes — particularly those involving the types of books you want to write.
What can the most successful self-published authors teach you?
And what could you do this year to get closer to your goals as an indie publishing author?
Read on to find inspiration in those whose hustle and creativity match your own.
You’ve heard rumors Grammarly isn’t as safe and secure as you thought.
And there’s some truth behind Grammarly’s privacy concerns.
In other words, you’re not paranoid if you have reservations about using browser extensions in general.
But you’re here because you want to know, once and for all, “Is Grammarly safe?” And you deserve a clear and well-researched answer.
By the time you’re done reading this post, you’ll know all you need to know.