The Key to Great StorytellingCountless elements contribute to great storytelling, but one in particular will strengthen your story’s potency on a character, plot,...
How to Punctuate DialogueIncorrectly punctuated dialogue is one of the most frequent mistakes I see in manuscripts from writers who are just starting out....
How to Show, Not Tell: The Complete Writing Guide“Don’t tell me the moon is shining. Show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – Anton Chekov Writers often have different definitions...
Writing Tips for Overwriters and UnderwritersMany of us struggle with overwriting and underwriting (insert insurance joke here). You have to strike the right balance between rich...
How to Build Your Writing VocabularyGreat writers equip themselves with an arsenal of words. An expansive vocabulary allows one to capture precise images and emotions, but...
Using Echo Exercises to Improve Your Writing“Through others we become ourselves.” ― Lev S. Vygotsky Echo exercises are a way to practice absorbing, analyzing, and imitating another...