Single Quotes or Double Quotes: A Grammar Guide
Just because we communicate in English doesn’t always mean we use punctuation the same way. Americans use a colon to denote time (4:30) while the British use a period (4.30). Titles such as Mr., Mrs.,…
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7 Things You Can Write Before NaNoWriMo
It’s tempting to write before NaNoWriMo, especially if you’re really excited about your next novel. However, writing your novel before November is against the rules—that is, if you want to win the National Novel Writing…
NaNoWriMo Planner or Pantser: Which One Are You?
It’s NaNoWriMo season, so chances are every writer is asking if you are a planner or pantser. And if you’re new to National Novel Writing Month, you have no clue what those words even mean.…
Do You Need Creativity to be Successful?
Many people believe that you don’t need creativity to be successful. You’re either creative or analytical. You either prefer words or numbers. You either use your right brain or left brain more. These people couldn’t…
National Punctuation Day: What It Is
September 24 is National Punctuation Day! Discover what this literary holiday is and how you can celebrate this grammar day in punctuating fashion.
How to Take Chances with Your Writing
If you’re like me, you hesitate to take chances with your writing. What if it screws everything up? What if it goes nowhere? What if it’s a waste of time? The most triumphant of tales…
Slash vs Backslash: A Grammar Guide
Not all punctuation marks have a long list of nicknames. Stroke, virgule, diagonal, right-leaning stroke, oblique dash, solidus, slant, separatrix, forward slash—all can be used for the slash. And there’s the backslash. No nickname required.…
Is Camp NaNoWriMo Right For You?
NaNoWriMo gets all the press and Twitter love. But what about Camp NaNoWriMo? You don’t have to be an accomplished writer to join Camp NaNoWriMo. You don’t even have to like camping to participate. If…
The Difference Between e.g. and i.e.
This blog post is for Sarah (by request).
5 Ways Gamification Can Transform Your Writing
Does your writing need a jolt? A shake-up? Anything to make it fun again? So you’re not writing, but it’s not because you don’t like to write anymore. You wouldn’t take the time to read…