1 day agoUse E.g. Or I.e. Correctly Every TimeYou may have the abbreviations LOL and OMG down pat, but if you’re a writer, it’s more important that you are able to use “e.g.” and “i.e.” correctly. Many writers mistakenly believe these two abbreviations are interchangeable — they’re not. Get ready for some really old-school Latin: The grammar geeks…Writing3 min read
3 days agoHow To Write And Excel As A Digital NomadYour usual spot at your desk is often the best place to write. But if you’ve become bored looking out the same old window and at the same four walls, it may be time to try something new: writing as a digital nomad. Usually, a digital nomad is a freelance…Writing2 min read
Jun 16How To Overcome Writing Submission FatigueIf you’re reading this, it’s possible you’re dealing with a serious bout of writing submission fatigue. Writing submission fatigue is a common enemy of both the new and the experienced writer. You’ve probably spent hours and hours (and hours!) researching where to submit — and just as important, where not…Writing4 min read
Jun 14Great Audiobooks To Add To Your Spotify PlaylistLife gets busy, even for dedicated bookworms! So how do you get your daily dose of reading while still checking off tasks on your to-do list? Try listening to an audiobook while you take a walk, fold laundry, weed the garden, drive to the store, and more! While some audiobook…Writing4 min read
Jun 93 Ways To Improve Your Poetry In Under Ten MinutesWriting good poetry takes dedication, many attempts, some rewrites, and of course, time. But not every poetry exercise or lesson needs to take hours. In fact, the experts know a few great ways to improve your poetry that take less than ten minutes! …Writing3 min read
Jun 7Why Literary Agents Won’t Read Your Query LetterLiterary agents love reading queries — it’s a big part of the job description, after all! But they are also busy people who get at least a hundred queries a day. To save time, literary agents will quickly separate the best queries from those that don’t meet the basic requirements…Writing4 min read
Jun 2How To Write Powerful Climate FictionClimate fiction, or cli-fi, is a fiction genre that has been growing in reader popularity. Once considered a subgenre of science fiction, climate fiction features the effects of climate change on society and the earth’s sustainability. The literary trend watchers note that, rather than the sci-fi tropes of faraway planets…Writing3 min read
May 31Your Author Photo: How To Dress For SuccessIf you write short stories or poetry or books that you hope to publish, it’s a good idea to have an author photo ready. An author head shot or photo can be used on your author website, your book’s back cover, or with your bio info in a literary journal…Photography3 min read
May 265 Writing Mistakes That Are Surprising OpportunitiesAttempting a double backflip on the trampoline. Getting that pet llama. We all make mistakes, but writers never want to discover blunders in their writing. Some mistakes, like typos or grammar goofs, must be removed and corrected. But there are some mistakes that don’t have to end up in the…Writing3 min read
May 24How To Price Your Self-Published Print Or E-BookAfter all the hard work you put into perfecting your self-published book from content to cover, you certainly want readers to purchase it. One of the most important decisions you’ll make will also determine how well your book sells: the price you choose for your print book or e-book. So…Marketing3 min read