Ever wondered what makes romance novels so heartwarming and captivating? It’s often the way characters talk to each other. August is Read a Romance Month. So, let’s talk romance! This blog post is all about dialogue and how it’s the secret sauce adding the sizzle to romance stories. Whether it’s those shy glances, witty banter,…
When it comes to writing, one essential aspect to consider is the voice you use in your sentences. The two most common voices are “passive” and “active.” Understanding the difference between these two can significantly improve the clarity and impact of your writing. In this blog post, we’ll break down the passive and active voice…
Embarking on a writing journey as a new author is an exhilarating experience. However, it’s important to be aware of the common mistakes that often plague newcomers to the craft. By understanding these pitfalls, you can enhance your writing skills and increase your chances of success. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the…
When reading an important manuscript, every discerning editor should always take note of the usual errors and problems that may be spread in the entire composition. Some editors instantly return the copies for revising after discovering screaming grammar errors and content distortions in the initial pages. Most writers get so occupied that they overlook poor…
Experts and style guides have argued over how to make do and don’t plural for decades. And don’t get me started on double possessives. These are two very difficult concepts to grasp a hold of in the English language. However, I am going to give you which rules are most widely accepted. Come take a…
My Editor Has my Book. Now, What? You have finally contracted the perfect editing team for your manuscript, and now it is time to celebrate, right? Not quite, lol. There are plenty of ways you can make great use of your time while you wait on your editors to get the next draft back to…
7 Tasks to Complete While You Wait for your Edits You have finally contracted the perfect editing team for your manuscript, and now it is time to celebrate, right? Not quite, lol. There are plenty of ways you can make great use of your time while you wait on your editors to get the next…
For ages, so many have used these incorrectly (probably because they are homonyms), but you can get it perfect every time. Don’t believe me? Here’s how. The key is knowing their functions. Maybe is an adverb, and may be is a verb phrase. As long as you remember this key difference, you can be confident every time you…
All you have to remember is one rule: The punctuation goes INSIDE the quotation marks (about 99% of the time…lol). As with almost every rule in the English language, there are exceptions. But, if you follow this rule, you are bound to be right much more than you are wrong. This rule is most frequently…
