Writing

123 Positive Personality Adjectives To Use For Your Book Characters

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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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43 Daily Journal Prompts That Will Make You A Better Writer

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No one decides to have writer’s block. No one wakes up in the morning and thinks, “I feel like having writer’s block today.”

On the contrary, getting stuck in a writing rut is something that everyone tries to avoid. What’s the best way?

Writing! Journaling, specifically.

Okay, I know what you’re thinking. “How can the cure be exactly what you want to do when your inability to do it is what’s ailing you?”

It’s not. At least, not exactly. Let me explain.

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How To Write An Unforgettable Book Title That Screams “Buy Me!”

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The old adage is to never judge a book by its cover.

If you’re an author, there couldn’t be a more useless piece of advice.

Not only do readers judge a book by its cover, but they pay particular attention to the title.

Your book title can make or break the success of your book.

According to research  conducted by author, blogger, and speaker Michael Hyatt, consumers check out a book in the following order:

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Is Grammarly Safe and Secure? All You Need To Know

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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

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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

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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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365 Of The Best Daily One-Word Writing Prompts

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Sometimes, when it comes to writing prompts, less is more.

Otherwise, why would you be here looking for one-word topics to write about? 

One solitary word can contain a universe of ideas — even small words like “if” and “or.”

So, why not keep it simple this coming year with a daily word prompt?

Who can tell what a full year of using word prompts can do for your development as a writer?

There’s only one way to find out.

And while we’re encouraging you to try, it seems only fitting to share what this practice has done for other writers. 

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