11 Examples Of Misplaced Modifiers

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. 

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The Difference Between Tone and Mood In Writing

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. 

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123 Positive Personality Adjectives To Use For Your Book Characters

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.

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9 Inspiring Self-Publishing Success Stories

Self-Publishing Stories

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.

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Is Grammarly Safe and Secure? All You Need To Know

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. 

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3 Types Of Satire Every Writer Should Know

You vaguely remember the satirical novels your English teachers compelled you to read.

Some stand out more than others — either because they were more fun to read or because their dark humor has clung to your consciousness ever since.

As you’ll see in the examples of satire listed in this post, most everyone who attended a school can point to a few reasons why the word “satire” gives them mixed feelings.

But what is satire, exactly? And how can you use it to your advantage?

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How To Punctuate Dialogue: 11 Rules To Write It Like A Pro

Writing a good story is hard enough without having to worry about your dialogue punctuation.

Our goal in this post is to answer any questions you might have about punctuating dialogue.

One of the main issues with this is knowing the difference between a dialogue tag and an action beat.

With the widespread confusion between the two, it’s high time we spell out some clear rules for commas in dialogue. 

When you’re done reading this, you’ll know what belongs where and why.

And your editor will love you for it.

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