Greetings Storytellers, Diana here with another thrilling post on punctuation. This is my last post of 2025, so I’ll see you in 2026 with the last of the series: Question Marks, Periods, and Exclamation Points! I know you can’t wait! Today, we’re doing a second deep dive into the wild wilderness of commas. Cover your … Continue reading Punctuation Part IX: Commas, Part Two| Story Empire
Greetings, SE’ers. This is my last post in the series on colors and how they can help us show characters’ personality traits, as well as how they can enhance settings. I am ending with white. White is the lightest on the color spectrum and indicates purity, innocence, and integrity. It is worn by high priests … Continue reading Colors and how they can enhance characters and settings #9 – #white| Story Empire
Hi SEers! Denise here to discuss the scare factor in a story, as Halloween is just around the corner. This is an updated version with a new event from a previous scary post. We’ve all had that terr…| Story Empire
Scroll through any streaming service, and you’ll see it: mystery is trending again. Dark thrillers, cold-case podcasts, “whodunit” reboots — they all prove one thing: people never stop loving a good puzzle. For young adults today, that fascination runs even deeper. We live in an age of instant answers, yet we crave mystery. We want […]| Jack Ronald Cotner
Perhaps one of the most prominent things that holds writers back is self-doubt. Akin to impostor syndrome, having a lack of faith in yourself is debilitating, especially if you're trying to use writing to replace a full-time income. So, how do you conquer self-doubt as a writer? The post How to Conquer Self-Doubt as a Writer and Be Successful appeared first on WriterSanctuary.| WriterSanctuary
Hello world!! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s installment of the Fall Writing Frenzy competition. We are very excited to read the entries! In the meantime, we have been …| Lydia Lukidis
I had conversations with three talented authors recently and they all said the same thing in their own unique, evocative way. Writers need to resist the urge to write. Yup. You heard me. That’s me paraphrasing, but the message was the same, three times over: Exercise patience and don’t start writing until you’ve wrapped your […]| Victoria Ponders
How to write a first sentence that helps you get people to read your writing.| Josh Spector
Speculative fiction thrives on imagination but also touches real emotions. A content warning respects readers’ boundaries while preserving creative freedom.| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Hello #FallWritingFrenzy Friends- Yahoo!! Our competition is finally here! Kaitlyn Sanchez (Fall Writing Frenzy creator and co-host), Aixa Perez- Prado (Fall Writing Frenzy guest judge), and I, Lydia Lukidis (Fall Writing Frenzy co-host), are excited to read your entries. To enter: Reminder: please fill out the form between October 1 and October 3, 2025 11:59 […]| Lydia Lukidis
Hello world!! This is my kidlit my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m continuing my love for nonfiction. Please welcome author Darcy Pattison, here to chat about her latest picture book, NOT Extin…| Lydia Lukidis
Greetings Storytellers, Diana here with another riveting post on punctuation. We’re getting close to wrapping this series up! This one is “dense”—not in the thick-headed sense—but…| Story Empire
Elegy poems are poems that explore the contours of grief, loss, and lamentation. Read contemporary elegy poems & learn how to write one here.| Writers.com
Bump your personal pronoun metrics against a list of successful, first-person novel benchmarks| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Hello world!! WOOT, WOOT! The Fall Writing Frenzy kidlit writing competition is back! Check out the official 2025 rules and images here: We will share this year’s donors with you shortly, but you can take a look here at last year’s donors here in the meantime: We hope the images excite you and inspire you […]| Lydia Lukidis
Hello world!! This is my kidlit my blog, Blissfully Bookish. This time I get to introduce a friend I made during a kidlit competition. I had the pleasure of critiquing her manuscript and was blown away. I told her it would defnotely sell, and it did! Please welcome author Carolyn Fraiser, here to chat about […]| Lydia Lukidis
Hello world!! This is my kidlit my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I think you all know how much I love nonfiction, and it’s a pleasure to welcome author Kate Rietema, here to chat about her latest…| Lydia Lukidis
There is a specific kind of bad writing advice that spreads like a virus through writing communities. The kind that feels good—comforting, even—because it reassures struggling writers that they don’t need to do the hard stuff. That writing is art, art is expression, and expression...| I'm Loving Books
Here’s the thing about writing: it’s a con, a sleight-of-hand trick where you use words to make people feel things they otherwise wouldn’t. You take 26 letters, rearrange them in a way that looks natural, and suddenly—bam—someone is sobbing over a character who doesn’t exist,...| I'm Loving Books
Guest post by E. S. Foster What do you know other than writing? While it’s the norm to specialize in one area and perform one specialized set of skills, understanding the mechanics of fields outside our typical scope can be highly beneficial. You can’t just be a writer. You have to know another field. Being […] The post 10 Non-Writing Topics that Writers Should Study appeared first on Bookfox.| Bookfox
What is personification, and how can you use it in your writing? Read on for simple personification examples and tips on using this literary device.| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
So I have been reading a particularly egregious historical romance. As histrom readers will know, some books are deeply researched, profoundly infused by their settings, and cleverly structured so that the plots spring naturally from the realities of the time. And others…aren’t.| KJ Charles
The goal is to make your world consistent, believable (within the context of a story), and enjoyable to readers.| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Hello world!! Bye bye summer, and hello fall! Welcome back to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. It’s good to be here after a little (much needed) break. It’s back to business promoting kidli…| Lydia Lukidis
Start developing your unique writing voice to connect with your readers.| The Write Life
Mood words are a controversial part of today’s writing. Used well, they can take your prose to an entirely new level.| The Write Life
How to find the right writing schedule.| Jim Nelson
Writing the title and abstract can be the easiest and most frustrating part of writing a research paper. There are two major things to keep in mind when writing your title and abstract: Be clear and concise. You want everyone to know … Continue reading →| Mass Communication Theory
Ekphrastic poetry finds inspiration in other forms of artwork. Learn about ekphrasis and how to write an ekphrastic poem here.| Writers.com
Writing isn’t exactly a walk in the park even for people who use it to make a living – be it best-selling authors or professional copywriters. So if you’ve| The Wyzant Blog
Forget all the rules and just focus on this one thing.| No Film School
Hello, SE’ers!!! It’s Jan here again with another deep dive into a specific color and how we can use it to show more about our characters or enhance our settings in fiction writing. Tod…| Story Empire
ChatGPT Agent, a semi-autonomous assistant, can research, click, copy-paste, and draft emails. This guide explains how it works.| Writing Beginner
The power of story. How we use story in our daily lives, and the way structure dictates how television writers tell stories well| Script Advice
Hello world- Oh happy day! Today, I get to celebrate the release of my debut early graphic novel after literally decades of dreaming. Back in grade 5, I created my first comic, Squeak and Squeakett…| Lydia Lukidis
Want to learn how to write a book dedication? Then click on this article! You’ll find some handy advice and plenty of examples.| Kotobee Blog
Who was Junia? How did she earn the title of outstanding apostle?| Elaine Kelly Author
Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks here with you again. This month, I’m looking at the difference between inspiration and craft. Though they are not the same, both are integral parts of co…| Story Empire
During the Fourth of July weekend, many folks were on the road, listening to music or daydreaming while stuck in traffic. Nothing at all interesting about it. Though we want our stories to mimic re…| Story Empire
Climate fiction, often referred to as “Cli-Fi,” is a genre of literature that focuses on the impacts of climate change and environmental issues. It explores how these changes affect individuals…| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
I’m so sorry — in my earlier invitation, I gave you the wrong address for the Stillness exhibition. Here’s the correct (and very beautiful) location where I’d love to welcome you:Studio on BrunswickShop 2 California Lane, off 22 McLachlan Street, New Farm Yes, it’s a different street — but the same promise of stillness, soul, […]| Vicki BennettVicki Bennett
With practical tips and helpful examples, let's explore the elements of short story work together to create a focused, compelling narrative.| Kotobee Blog
How many bad habits do you have that prevent you from being an author? Let's take a look at common habits we develop and how to change them.| WriterSanctuary
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Fiction writers have a lot of rules. “Show, don’t tell” sits near the top. But sometimes we follow those rules straight into a literary box canyon.| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Hello world- YAY! The trailer for my upcoming early reader graphic novel, Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog, is officially here! The first book in the series is Pancake Panic and it releases July 15th.…| Lydia Lukidis
As a copywriter, understanding the difference between concrete vs. abstract language is essential. The way you use these two types of language can significantly influence how your message is received by readers. It’s not that concrete language is better than abstract or vice versa – but that each type of language has distinct qualities that […] The post Concrete vs. Abstract Language: Which Is Best for Copywriting? appeared first on Knowadays.| Knowadays
There are many different social proof types that copywriters can use to build trust with their target audience. Here, we examine 7 of them.| Knowadays
As new writer, I used to think ensemble stories were just regular stories with more...| WRITERFUL BOOKS
The conversation about critical distance doesn’t come up often in writing circles. If someone does raise the point, critical distance is usually mentioned in passing as though other writers should …| Story Empire
I got an email from a writer trying to figure out how to get more people to read his stuff. He was frustrated because he just tells personal stories and has no idea how to grow his audience. Here’s what he said: “My newsletter isn’t about improving oneself. My posts won’t be ‘how to’ do […] The post How To Build Your Audience When Your Topic Is You appeared first on Josh Spector.| Josh Spector
Watching this one writer struggle with his great idea taught me about overcoming writer's block.| Kimberly Van Ginkel
Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. You’re in for a treat today because I got to interview another fellow colleague who shares the same agent as myself (Miranda Paul). Please welcome author Mélina Mangal, here to chat about her latest board books, Birds Sing Their Words and Trees Stand Tall, illustrated by Stella […]| Lydia Lukidis
Can’t decide between “Paige” and “Pamela” for your new character? Then read this article and find out how to come up with character names that readers will never forget.| Kotobee Blog
In the mid-1990s I conducted interviews for a small entertainment newspaper. The editor was a friend who knew my tastes, so he gave me assignments I’d enjoy. I interviewed a pre-Titanic Leonardo DiCaprio, a rapper-turning-actor named “Marky Mark” Wahlberg, the art-house rocker Jim Carroll, and other artists who whose work was at the time considered edgy or who hadn’t yet made it to the top.| LEVY INNOVATION
You need a crystal ball to know what publishers like to publish. Some stories pick up interest and become trendy, while others, seemingly catchy, never make it to the final line. Publishers always …| Story Empire
Learn how to write books with Claude AI and get access to a free prompt blueprint that walks you through the entire process with ease.| Writing Beginner
This section provides job description examples for experts navigating laws and regulations to protect rights, ensure compliance, and resolve disputes.| Writing Beginner
For everyone who ever asked “Where do you get your ideas?” and “How do you come up with a plot?”| KJ Charles
In this article, we’ll explore 4 ways attending writing conferences can breathe new life into your writing and improve your creativity.| Kotobee Blog
Mary Magdalene was an apostle to the apostles on that first Easter. Where did she go on her missionary journeys?| Elaine Kelly Author
Promoting a brand means sharing valuable insights to connect more deeply with your audience, and... The post Free Email Newsletter Template appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Voice search optimization is rapidly shaping the digital landscape, requiring content professionals to adapt their... The post Seven Key Strategies for Voice Search Optimization appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Effective professional communication is an important skill for contractors and freelancers navigating remote work environments.... The post How to Ace Slack Messaging for Contractors and Freelancers appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Promoting a brand means sharing valuable insights to connect more deeply with your audience, and... The post Free Email Newsletter Template appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Voice search optimization is rapidly shaping the digital landscape, requiring content professionals to adapt their... The post Seven Key Strategies for Voice Search Optimization appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Effective professional communication is an important skill for contractors and freelancers navigating remote work environments.... The post How to Ace Slack Messaging for Contractors and Freelancers appeared first on Proofed.| Proofed
Self-editing is critical in writing, but it’s also something that’s too often overlooked. To successfully produce good writing, you need to know how to edit| The Wyzant Blog
An experienced writing coach can guide you in the right direction and help you come up with exercises to keep your creativity flowing. Practice the different| The Wyzant Blog
Bend a world to the needs of your story and enthrall the imagination of your reader.| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
A shepherd was not a position of power. Why did Jesus, our Master, call himself a shepherd?| Elaine Kelly Author
In this comprehensive guide, you'll find the 500 best replies to thank you, organized into helpful categories by the type of "Thank You," your relationship| Writing Beginner
Recently, Mychal Denzel Smith was a guest on my podcast, Write-minded. I asked him, “How do you think about consequence when you set out to write your thoughts and opinions about what you see out there in the world?” I loved his answer, which was to turn the question back on me: Consequence in what […]| write your memoir in six months
Brooke Warner and I have taught hundreds of students in our memoir workshops and classes, and presented memoir topics at dozens of conferences. In every single course we teach, a writer will invariably raise her hand, looking a bit pale and scared, and say: “I can’t write my story because I’m afraid of being sued.” […]| write your memoir in six months
Memoir, as a genre, requires intimacy and self-exposure. It demands confession and deep dives into the truths of our inner lives. When we write a memoir, we enter into a contract with the reader: we’ll reveal the truth of our experiences, our emotional truth. But how much? How detailed? And what are we allowed to […]| write your memoir in six months
Plot is the foundation of a great story. How? Let’s find out in this article, in which we’ll go over how to plot a novel like a pro.| Kotobee Blog
Want to learn how to write a synopsis? Then check out this article, where you'll find actionable advice and helpful examples for both fiction and non-fiction books.| Kotobee Blog
The five-act story structure isn’t just another dusty relic from Shakespearean theater; it’s the enduring backbone behind some of literature’s most powerful narratives. Sure, contemporary writers often worship at the altar of the classic three-act structure, but the five-act format offers a richer, deeper dive into storytelling’s subtle complexities, especially if you’re aiming for drama, tragedy, or sweeping, literary grandeur. Here’s how to master it: Act I: Exposition—Setting...| The Book Butchers: We Slaughter Your Writing
Great storytelling isn't accidental. It starts with clarity and intention—particularly when crafting your novel's theme and premise. These two elements| The Book Butchers: We Slaughter Your Writing
Are you working to master your skills at writing? Today, I'm sharing some of the more prominent tips that will guide you to better stories.| WriterSanctuary
Greetings, Storytellers! Diana here for Part III of our punctuation review. So far we’ve covered the colon and its neighbor, the semicolon. Now I plan to dazzle you with dashes! G…| Story Empire
These OKR examples are designed for organizations striving for strategic excellence. They outline bold objectives and measurable key results that align with| Writing Beginner
How to Translate Your Book (and Maybe Audiobook) Without Spending a Fortune—or Going Insane Why AI Translation Is Suddenly a Smart Bet Translation used to| The Book Butchers: We Slaughter Your Writing
Hello world!! Welcome to my blog, Blissfully Bookish. I’m excited for this Q & A because this author is part of my book promo group, STEAM TEAMS. Please welcome Beth Anderson, here to cha…| Lydia Lukidis
To understand the different perspectives surrounding women’s fiction, we have to first explore its definition, themes, and famous examples.| Kotobee Blog
Over the years, I’ve learned that honest self-reflection is one of the most powerful tools for growth. This collection of 700 self-evaluation examples is| Writing Beginner
What does it mean to write a literary fiction novel? It's tricky, because it's not really its own genre, but people associate it with "good" or "real"| The Book Butchers: We Slaughter Your Writing
Readers care about story details and they care about characters. Both last night and this afternoon I had conversations with readers upset about the way authors had portrayed a character. The first conversation was with a grocery clerk, a stranger to me, and the second was with a family member. Both mentioned that a character […] The post Readers Notice and They Care first appeared on The Editor's Blog.| The Editor's Blog
You’ll find a lot of articles at this blog that encourage the new writer. Writers come to writing for many reasons, and not all will have a background in writing, fiction, or literature. And while I will forever encourage writers to begin writing at any time and for whatever reason, I do want to further […] The post Get Skilled first appeared on The Editor's Blog.| The Editor's Blog
Don't bother trying to polish a first or second draft. Because of the changes you'll make to subsequent drafts, a polish before its time is a waste of time. The post Hold Off on Polishing first appeared on The Editor's Blog.| The Editor's Blog
Fact-checking is critical so that readers trust what you tell them and so they aren't pulled out of your stories by inaccurate details. Fact-check your fiction. The post When the Familiar is Too Familiar first appeared on The Editor's Blog.| The Editor's Blog
Building a readership as a writer is crucial, whether you’re looking to self-publish, serialize your work, or just get feedback from real readers. Fortunately, there are many online platforms designed to help writers connect with audiences. Whether you’re writing web novels, literary fiction, poetry, or serialized stories, there’s a platform for you. Below is a […]| Urban Epics
I’ve been conducting a series of Writer’s Workshops, focusing on the art of crafting compelling narratives. I help writers construct their words and meaning into easy-to-read, elegant words and sentences. Many writers believe their work is complete after three or four drafts, but true refinement often begins at this stage. Diligent crafting is essential to elevating a […]| Vicki Bennett
As a published fantasy author, I’ve spent countless hours crafting intricate worlds, designing magic systems, and plotting the rise and fall of empires. But I’m here to tell you a secre…| Story Empire
Greetings, Storytellers! Diana here for Part II of punctuation. Last month, I had you on the edge of your seats as we reviewed the impactful colon. Since it’s related, I thought we’d ju…| Story Empire
Greetings, SE’ers. This is the second post in my new series about how different colors can enhance our work. Today, I’m exploring Yellow. The first thing I think of when I think of the …| Story Empire
Wynne and I love talking to writers of all sorts and honestly, every time we do so, we learn so much. I guess that’s our ambition – to share nuggets of inspiration and motivation from t…| The Heart of the Matter
In this post, I've put together an exhaustive collection of 250 advertisement examples—from memorable taglines and bold calls-to-action to emotionally| Writing Beginner
Are you guilty of procrastination? Students battling the overwhelming urge to do anything but study are now saved with help from the Pomodoro Technique.| Oxbridge Essays
We're a domesticated bunch that suffers cognitive dissonance from First World living. I mean HUNTING? I don't even know how to track tacos.| Kristen Lamb
