When you sit down to brainstorm your next book, you may not ponder the accusative case and how it could influence your story. However, the accusative case is a hidden gem for great writing. Who knew English class could help you up your chances at hitting that...
Becoming an audiobook narrator can open an array of opportunities and take you places you haven’t considered possible. For example, imagine narrating for one of your favorite authors or being paid to read books aloud! If you dream of working as an audiobook...
Have you ever chatted with a friend and listened to them tell you how much they loved the last book they read? Without realizing it, they were giving you a testimonial. If you’ve been in the world of books for any period of time, you likely understand the...
Have you ever laughed at a scene in a book, movie, or play and wondered why it hit you so well? Satire is a unique form of communicating, often via the written word, but it isn’t just about getting laughs. While you’ve likely seen comedians use it in their jokes...
If you’ve ever wondered what exactly qualifies as passive voice misuse you’ve come to the right place. Passive voice is an issue many new writers face. In fact, I didn’t know there was a “right way” to write until I was in college. As a new writer, I thought great...
Mood words are a controversial part of today’s writing. Used well, they can take your prose to an entirely new level. Used poorly, they can put your writing in a time warp and negate your creative credibility. Sound confusing? That’s why, in this article, we break...
Anyone who runs a blog and gets a decent amount of traffic is probably wondering how to start to make money with their site. When you start to look around the internet for ways to monetize your blog, you will most likely come across Clickbank as an option. You might...
Before computers, notebooks were the primary tools needed to achieve writing dreams. We could go back to parchment and charcoal or jump ahead to a quill and ink, but as long as writing has been around, some form of capturing words has as well. Even today, notebooks...
Magazine writers are able to write fascinating articles on a wide variety of topics. If you have ever picked up a copy of Rolling Stone, Vogue, Southern Living, or any other magazine, you probably have a good idea of what magazine articles are like. If you love taking...
If there’s one issue that keeps writers from becoming successful authors, it’s writer’s block. Writer’s block, imposter syndrome, and simply not following through with finishing keeps many writers from achieving their dreams. However, today...
