Writing

The Ultimate List of 175 Tone Words for Writers

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You already know, as a writer, that your choice of words conveys more than the literal meaning. But what are tone words, and what do they add to your writing? 

Tone words in literature draw you into someone else’s head by sharing some of the author’s perspective on what they’re describing. Tone words in an essay or blog post do the same.  

We’re not as objective as we like to think, after all. Our choice of words gives us away.

But they can also make your work more interesting and relatable to your reader.

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How to Write a Winning Pitch for Your Book or Writing Project

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You’ve written a book or story you’re proud of. And your beta readers have nothing but good things to say about it. You can’t wait to find an agent and collect a hefty advance. 

But unless you know how to write a pitch that will wow an agent, getting a deal with a big-name publisher isn’t happening. 

Writing a pitch is every bit as important to the success of your book as writing the book itself. And learning how to craft a powerful pitch will help you sell more books whether you seek a publisher or go the indie publishing route.  

Read on to learn how to pitch like a well-paid writer.

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10 Elements Of A Good Nonfiction Book

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A good nonfiction book has many elements that make it a valuable learning experience for readers so they can engage proactively with the content.

As an authority in your field, you want to be sure your nonfiction book is written with the key components that make it “wow” readers and keep them coming back for more.

Writing a great book takes a lot of work, but it can be easier if you know what the main components are that creates a winning read.

Before we get into that, just take a moment to sit back, relax and think about a recent nonfiction book you read.

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9 Proven Ways to Achieve Your Writing Goals

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Do you have personal writing goals for the year? Do you know whether your goals for writing are the right ones to make this year the most successful one yet?

You might wonder if you’re setting writing goals that are actually attainable.

What is required from a goal in order for it to help you succeed in reaching it?

If your past writing goals have turned to vapor, maybe you’re wondering what you’ve been missing.

In this article, we’ll show you how to set the best creative writing goals you’ve ever set in your life so that you can publish not just one book but a catalog of books.

If your main goal is to be an author,  why not become a prolific author who generates a passive income stream from a series of self-published books?

You can achieve this if you know how to set yourself up for success with your writing routine.

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How To Write A Good Hook For An Essay

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What was the last essay you’ve read? Can you remember how the beginning made you want to keep reading? 

Every unforgettable essay needs an effective hook at the beginning. Otherwise, readers will stop at the first few sentences and won’t bother to read the rest.

Catchy hooks give us a reason to keep reading. 

And once you know  how to write a good hook, you’re well on your way to earning a good living with your writing. 

Keep reading to learn what you need to know.

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55 Fun And Creative Writing Prompts For Kids

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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 a supply of story ideas.

But since many of the lists created for adult writers aren’t suitable for young readers, it makes sense to provide lists of quick writing prompts they’ll find more relatable.

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How To Write Flash Fiction

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Writing flash fiction, as any writer of short stories can tell you, isn’t easy.

Not only do you face the challenge of writing within the flash fiction word count, but also your story has to keep the reader fully engaged from the title to the last sentence — and beyond.

If you want to know how to write flash fiction, learn from those who do it well.

Then use a list of inspiring flash fiction prompts to help you get started writing your own.

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