Craft Break
Perfect for those hoping to learn more about the writing process, this is where we post about character development, plot ideas, and story hooks.
Punctuation
The foundations of an author’s writing style lies in punctuation and grammar. Read on to hone your own style.
Yeah. We said it.
For most authors, punctuation is a means
to an end. It is used to communicate more...
Like the IRS (or even your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend), apostrophes are possessive. Everything is theirs....
Colonoscopies, on the other hand…
Colons are surprisingly useful—unlike
parentheses. However, you should...
Outlines
Looking to write better and faster the old fashioned way? Implement outlines to improve your craft.
Ah, yes. A far better alternative to the
birds and the bees.
Both the pants and the plans refer to
the...
It’s
you. You’re the idea machine. Step one? Create an idea. Step two? Well, there
is no step two.
Okay,
okay....
Please
don’t sue us Build-A-Bear…
Blurbs—that
is, back-cover description of a book—are an essential tool...
Narrative
Trying to write better story hooks to draw in your readers? Look no further!
Whenever we stare at that first blank
page of a new manuscript, we ask ourselves a question, What opening...