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The Optional Comma

The optional comma can go or not go somewhere depending on what you think works…

Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make: Dialogue

Using terms like "uttered," "exclaimed," or "interjected" can pull your reader out of the flow…

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Nesting in Lists and Outlines

Let’s focus on the pre-writing phase of your project and how list making can be…

When Grammar Check Is Wrong

I’ve already talked about the limitations of spell check, but grammar check is actually a…

Guide to Style Guides

Students learn that in addition to effectively applying the rules of English grammar and usage…

3 Tips for Using a Thesaurus

When used correctly, a thesaurus can help you punch up your writing by using just…

Cheat Sheet for In-Text Citations by Style

In today’s post, I’ll explore the intersection of punctuation and in-text citations and the troubles…

Using MS Word Lists: Bullets & Numbers

All writing tools or techniques should help you express yourself more clearly. Lists can be…

How to Write Stock Characters: The Likeable Superman

Head Hopping: New Fiction Writers’ Mistakes

All too often, new fiction writers get excited by the different perspectives their characters have…

World Building: How to Cut Down on Exposition

Creating a world for your story, whether based on the real world or not, involves…

Hanging Indents with MS Word Ruler

the first-line indent, by virtue of being so ubiquitous, seems quite intuitive and natural. But…

Quick Guide to Pronouns and Antecedents

Problems with pronouns and antecedents can significantly interfere with your readers’ understanding, so make sure…

Easy Guide to That vs. Which

The rule for US English is actually pretty simple to state: use that when the…

Top 5 Eyesores in Self-Publishing

You have to pay attention to formatting and presentation when you’re getting ready to self-publish.…

Microsoft Word Guide: Using the Ruler for Indents

Let’s look at how Word’s built-in ruler automates the indentation of text, along with why…

Common Apostrophe Errors

While researching apostrophe use and common associated errors, I learned several interesting facts...

Top 10 Changes in Chicago’s 17th Edition

Clocking in at 1,145 pages, this is not a book meant to be read cover…

Control Your Tone with Your Mood

When it comes to the real nuts and bolts of writing, you’ll find it easier…

Recovering Lost Documents

However it happens, we all learn to fear the aftermath, the moment when we click…

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