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Which or That and When to Use Them (Or Not)!

Looking at a recent story I had published (notice I could have used ‘that’ in this opening clause), I have to admit I cringed at the first sentence: “I remember the first day that she walked into the office.” There’s that ‘that’ word again. Was...

What If Your Character Woke Up to Find All Their Belongings Are Talking to Them?

Have you ever thought of a story where your character wakes up, rubbing their sleepy eyes, to find that their alarm clock is nagging them to get out of bed, and their favorite shoes are arguing over who will be worn today? A story where...

Stop Thinking About It, Stop Rehashing Old Ideas, and Start Writing

What is the difference between an author and a wanna-be writer? One writes, and the other only wants to write. Then again, some edit continuously from the first word written to the last word, if they actually get that far. So, when is the best...

The Protagonist Who Can Only Dream in Reality

The threshold between dreams and realities has been an eternal source of fascination to both readers and writers ever since the beginning of literature. One of the most compelling devices to complete this is the protagonist, who can only dream in reality and experience reality...

Writing Prompts to Get Your Day Started

You know you should be writing every day, right? Have you ever experienced this phenomenon called writer’s block? Well, actually, when you think of it, there is no such thing. Writer’s block is just an excuse. There’s always something you can write, from a simple...

Oxymorons That Make You Chuckle

Do you know what an oxymoron is? It’s a figure of speech that is contradictory. For example, “found missing.” Really? How can something or someone be both found and missing? So, now you know what an oxymoron is, how can you use it effectively in...

A Character Who Speaks in Opposites—They Say One Thing but Mean Another!

Literature is filled with characters who mask their true intentions behind a facade of words. These puzzling characters, who often say one thing while meaning another, add complications and interest to the narrative. Understanding this literary device helps an author to create fascinating characters with...

Read Wisely to Become a Better Writer

Are you a writer who reads? Or do you avoid reading altogether? Have you considered why you chose to read or not to read? Did you know that readers make far better writers than non-readers? Either way, reading or not reading, you could improve your...

Writing For Blogs

Thirty years ago many of us would have asked what was a blog. The World Wide Web was making its way into our homes and, frighteningly, even then, taking over our lives. Surprisingly, although we may not have known about blogs, the first one did...

Do You Remember to Thank Your Reviewers?

When was the last time you wrote a thank you to someone? A reviewer, editor, or publisher? It’s quite simple when you think of it. Only two words: “Thank you.” But how often do we say them? In a world gone nuts (quite literally), one...