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Writers, Have Your Newsletters Gone Stale?
Some newsletters become as stale as a forgotten sandwich in a lunchbox, don’t they? Green mold on the words. Stench seeping into your inbox. Unread messages numbering in the thousands. It happens to all of us, and it was happening to me too. So, I’ve gathered 11 of the best author newsletters for your enjoyment. Let’s…
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9 Simple Ways To Drastically Improve Your Writing
Spoiler alert: There’s a bonus writing tip. Yes, it is “don’t use spoiler alerts.” This is a story about adultery to teach you some grammar guidelines. 1. Put Periods and Commas Within Quotation Marks According to her, she’s “single,” so she’s going to a meeting with a guy “friend.” 2. Use Single Quotations When Quoting…
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5 Signs Your Character’s Personality Is Dead
And how to bring it to life. So your character has an empty bucket for a personality. First, great job noticing this. Second, there are tons of ways to fix this issue, but knowing the signs your character has no personality is an awesome place to start. So, here are five symptoms and possible ways…
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3 Ways Twitter Can Help You Finally Finish Your Novel
And get back to loving your partner… feeding your dog… and showering. Have you ever been frustrated by the number 280? Have you ever wished you didn’t have to retype your brilliant message? If you’ve been affected by either of these things, you’ve been tweeting. When I joined Twitter, I lamented the tiny word count…
