Are you confused by Prepositions? Prepositions can be mystifying. This article will solve the mystery. Figuring out nouns and verbs is sort of simple. A noun is a person, place or thing. A verb is an action or state of being. So, why are prepositions so confusing? One reason is: prepositions can play several Read More »
Every Writer Can Make Magic With Words Like a magician we must learn our craft. Creative writing is like dealing in magic. We create something from nothing with the flick of our wrist and nimble fingers. Our greatest achievement is to create moments that take our audience’s breath away.
Using other words instead of ask will spice up your dialogue. Ask is a common word used when writing dialogue. Using alternate words instead of ask gives you the opportunity Read More »
Writers can find many FREE writing tools on the internet. These are only a few. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for things to help my writing. We’ve gathered some of the best tools on the web just for you. We’ve used many of these tools ourselves and hope you find Read More »
Yes, there really are 50 words writers use all the time instead of said. Words that should never be used to replace said. This common mistake by new writers, need not be a mistake you make. Find out what these words are and why you should never use them. Writing effective, compelling dialog is Read More »
Learning literary devices is crucial for any writer who wants to be great. Professional writers use unique words. This is a list of some of the more common terms and literary devices along with what they mean. It took us a while to learn the proper vocabulary used by Read More »
The secrete to a powerful story is a powerful theme. Contents: Why do you need a powerful theme? What is a theme? A compelling theme adds inner richness to your book A theme creates a memorable story Consider your theme before you write Does your theme impact the soul? Finding a theme in your finished Read More »
Choosing a point-of-view can be tricky. We hope this post will unlock the secrets. We wish someone had explained point of view to us, in the beginning. When John first started writing, we did what most writers do; we wrote in first-person. It was John’s story and he wanted to tell it in his own voice. Our Read More »
.When we first started writing our story we spent most of the time developing our hero. We did not pay much attention to the villain. That was a big mistake! Do you want to write an insanely popular novel? Then this post is for you. You must put time and energy into developing your antagonist. Read More »
If you have dreamed of being a writer, this is a quick way to get started. Creative writing allows you to express your own unique thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Think of your writing journal as thinking on paper. Creative Writing can be fun and immensely satisfying. It can also be difficult and challenging at times. Read More »
