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Setting Reachable Word Goals
Typically, we would-be writers are busy making a living, whether through our own writing (some of us are truly blessed) or by other means (perhaps evaluating and editing the writing of others). I fall into both categories, but I crave precious time to work on personal...
Music as a Writer's Block Cure
Every writer experiences writer’s block at one time or another. I typically experience it more frequently if I put any pressure on myself to meet a self-imposed deadline. Before my first novel was published, I didn’t feel this pressure quite as often because my creative...
Mythical Creatures of Switzerland
In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...
How to Find a Less Than Modern Monster
In How to Write a Unique Spooky Story, I wrote about how to write a unique spooky story by either creating your own monster, creature, or horror yourself or by finding a monster that is not well known. I advised finding a monster by researching...
10 Useful Websites to Help Improve Your Grammar
Grammar is, quite possibly, the most important part of your writing. It is, after all, what conveys your idea or message. Many writers, professional and beginners alike, will agree that their skills could be refreshed every now and again. You could consider going back to...
7 Tips to Brush Up Your Grammar Skills
The subject of grammar can be quite a stressful one; not only is it complicated, it can also be quite confusing. That said, the correct use of grammar is critical to the success of your writing so use these simple tips to brush up on...
10 Writing Issues that Your Grammar Checker Misses
Grammar checkers that are included with word processing programs are great tools for picking up on minor issues, but they don’t catch everything. Here are 10 issues that they could be missing: Too Many Adverbs – do you really need them all or can you use...
Why Daydreaming Is Good
Have you ever wondered why you are told, as a writer, to always keep a notebook handy? The reason is simple; your best ideas will most likely come to you when you least expect them to, maybe while you are taking a shower, or just before...
Why Subtext Is Important
More often than not it's not what you say, but rather how you say it. A couple of complimentary words, with the correct manner of speaking, can turn into a sarcastic put-down. Of the eight components of speech, the subtext is likely the most vital...
The Most Evil Characters In Literature
There are many villains in literature, but those who follow, in my opinion, are the epitome of evil. They have the characteristics that present-day villains are based upon. Satan in Paradise Lost by John Milton. Year: 1667 - The ultimate villain in literature. Milton's continuation of this fallen angel is a...