Category: Writing Tips
How To Copyright A Book: A Definitive Guide
So you want to copyright your book and protect yourself from intellectual property pirates (and other potential threats on the publishing high seas)? Well, you’ve come to the right place. In the second part of this guide to publishing copyright, we’ll explain what copyright is and whether you actually need to register it. But for […]
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Types of Poems: 15 Poetry Forms You Need to Know
Poetry is an art form that, for much of its history, has been defined by how it adheres to (or defies) its own tradition. And part of that rich tradition is the poetic forms that have been championed by each generation’s leading writers. To understand where poetry is going next, readers and writers should ideally […]
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How to Publish a Comic Book: An Indie Creator’s Guide
You’ve done the hard part. You’ve meticulously outlined your comic book, written the story, and put the final touches on your artwork. Now it’s time to take the plunge: to publish your comic book and get it into your readers’ hands. In this post, we’ll talk about how to launch the very first issue of […]
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The Top 10 Free Article Submission Sites For New Writers
For new writers, free article submission sites are a terrific resource to help you publish your writing. But another benefit is that writing and submitting your articles can also help you improve the off-page SEO of your new blog. It’s challenging to find readers online, so it takes a bit of effort. Every new writer […]
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Wish In The Past Tense For Present And Future Wants
Why is a wish in the past tense in English when it’s about something you want now or in the near future? You might say that it’s simply grammar. But if you think about it, for a wish to come true, it needs to happen in the past. I wish I had a dog. For […]
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Prowritingaid And Grammarly Desktop Editor Review
When it comes time for serious editing, the two most popular choices are the Grammarly or Prowritingaid desktop editor. These two apps are the top choices for a writing checker and grammar corrector for most writers. There’s no doubt that if you have a premium version of either one, you know how helpful it can […]
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Mute Point Or Moot Point And Why Your Decision Is Mooted
Is it a moot point or a mute point? The correct answer is a moot point. We use the word mute to mean silent or unable to speak. You use a mute button to silence a television or computer. But moot as an adjective means having little or no practical relevance. Moot can also mean something […]
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Format An Ebook In Apple Pages Before You Publish
If you are a Mac user, it’s quick and easy to format an ebook in Apple Pages. Yes, there are lots of program choices when it comes to ebook formatting. You can use Microsoft Word, Calibre or Kindle Create. But Apple Pages has a few advantages that makes it simple to get your ebook ready […]
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When You Can Use Burned Or Burnt And Learned Or Learnt
Burned or burnt and learned or learnt are two of a small group of verbs that can end with either ED or T. Generally, the ED forms are more common in US English, and the T forms are more frequent in British English. However, in either form of English, you can sometimes make specific choices […]
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The Skills A Writer Needs That Are Not About Writing
There are so many skills a writer needs to master to write well. It can be a challenging but rewarding process for a new writer to discover how to use grammar, syntax, tone, and style in writing. No writer is ever a finished product because the craft of writing is a continual journey of learning […]
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