Want to improve your writing productivity? Struggling to organize and plan your book and think a good book planner will help? Writing a book is a bit like going to war. It takes blood, sweat, and tears, often over the course of years to finish writing a book. And when going to war, it’s important […]

The English language is full of idiomatic phrases and figurative expressions that sometimes take on new life in casual conversation. One of those expressions that often irks grammarians is the use (or misuse) of literally and figuratively. Have you noticed the overuse of literally in everyday speech? Today let’s look at these two terms and […]

What are your goals for being a published author? Do you want to know how to make money as an author? Or a living? And if you do, how much do you really want it? Because the depth of your desire will determine your path and your success. In our modern world, I believe it […]

Many of our most beloved stories are adventure stories: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Robinson Crusoe and more. But what makes an adventure story work? And how do you write an adventure story? Today, let’s take a look. We established the ten types of stories in this recent article. Remember that these types transcend […]

Who doesn’t love a good adventure story? A young hero or heroine setting off into the unknown, overcoming constant discomfort and danger while discovering new things about the world and themselves. This is the stuff of myths and legends (literally!). But perhaps you need a few ideas to get your adventure story started? Don’t worry, […]

Do you have questions about writing like, “How do I make a living as a writer?” or, “How do I write a bestselling book?” These are the wrong questions to ask about the writing process because the writing questions you ask yourself will change your mindset and how you approach your creative writing. What are […]

Italics, quotation marks, underlines, plain old capital letters—when it comes to writing titles, the rules can feel like a confusing mess. Do you italicize book titles? What about movie titles? And for goodness’ sake, what should you do with pesky things like TV shows, short stories, or YouTube videos? With so many different kinds of […]

If you want to know how to be a successful author, it starts with knowing you’re a writer. But there’s a difference between being a professional writer and a hobbyist. Professional writers publish for a specific audience, and they publish often. Hobbyists write for themselves, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If you’re aiming to […]

A common and consistent point of feedback we hear from employees when auditing a company’s internal communications can be distilled into just two words: “email overload.” Across industries and sectors, companies large or small, employees are often quick to share that they feel they receive too many emails. And yet, emails are among the most […]

The horror genre might call to mind slasher films or other monster movies your teenage friends made you watch at night to scare you out of your wits. But horror is more than a shock fest. Scary stories have the ability to reveal the human condition in ways many other genres cannot. Today let’s look […]