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31 Ridiculously Simple Tips For Writing Your Next Book

What are the best tips for writing a book? We have you covered. Maybe you have a book idea, and you’re thinking it would make a great book. The problem? You’ve never written a book before. And with all the information out there on the steps to writing a book, you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. […]

How to Quote A Quote And Put A Quote Within A Quote

Punctuation rules are tricky enough to remember when they’re consistent for all English readers. But they’re not. And quotation marks are a great example of that. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on how to quote quotes and how to punctuate a quote within a quote, you read something from across the pond. […]

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Learn How to Improve Writing Skills And It Will Change Your Life

You already know that having writing skills has the power to change your life and the lives of those who read your work. So, it makes sense that writing better — more clearly, more fluidly, and more beautifully — has even greater power for both you and your reader. How do you improve writing skills? […]

Should You Italicize Book Titles?

Do you ever stop mid-sentence to ask yourself, “Should I italicize or quote book titles?” It’s a fair question, and it deserves a thoughtful answer. Since you want to be a good writer, you need to know these things, and wondering, “Are books italicized?” means you are paying attention to the important details of your […]

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5 Of The Best Writing Prompts Books

What writer wouldn’t love a writing prompts book? If you’re reading this article, you’d probably like to know more about the options available and why you should consider any of them. For the writer who already has a stockpile of journals, pens, and snacks, a book of writing prompts is the perfect gift to say, “I’m so […]

35 Of The Best Short Story Ideas To Grab Your Readers

So, you want to write a short story — and not just a mildly entertaining short story but one your readers can’t put down until they’ve finished it. You want a story that gets reactions like “Wow!” and “How did you do that?” and “Do you have more like this?” What writer doesn’t want that […]

Are You Ready To Test Your Proofreading Skills?

Even the most grammar-savvy amongst us benefit from a thorough proofreading of our work. You may rely on an editor to check your work, or like many writers, it might be tempting to do a quick scan of your writing without thoroughly proofreading it. But proofreading is as essential to your writing as writing is. […]

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