Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m back again today to dispel a few more writing myths. If you’ve spent any time in writing groups, online forums—or even just scrolling through #writingcommunity hashtags—you’ve probably encountered advice that sounds solid. But not all common writing wisdom is…… Read More ›
English Language
The English language is a beautiful thing, but there are lots of ways it can trip you up!
The Active and The Passive Voice
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m delving into the murky depths of whether to use the active or the passive voice to hopefully clarify things for those like me, who are often tangled in the weeds of wanting to be grammatically… Read More ›
The Oxford Comma
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m talking grammar again, and, in particular, the Oxford comma. The Oxford Comma What is the Oxford Comma?The Oxford comma is an oft-debated punctuation mark that has sparked discussions among grammar enthusiasts,… Read More ›
Idioms
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the world of idioms and how they can aid us in our fiction writing. So, without further ado, let’s begin! Idioms In fiction, language is not merely a vehicle for… Read More ›
7 More Tips For Better Grammar
Hi everyone! I hope you’re well! Today, I am sharing some more tips for improving grammar. 7 More Tips to Help Improve Your Grammar 1 Read as Much as PossibleOne of the easiest and most practical ways to improve grammar… Read More ›
Splitting Infinitives
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I will be exploring the ‘Split Infinitive’, something that has been a bone of contention in the writing community for such a long time. Splitting Infinitives English grammar can be a tricky… Read More ›
7 Most Commonly Used Literary Devices in Fiction
Hi everyone I hope you’re well! Today we’re discussing literary devices. What is a Literary Device? A literary device is a technique an author uses to add interest, style, or meaning to their writing and there are a lot of… Read More ›
Using the Three Main Tenses
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m going to talk about the three main tenses and when to use them. Present TenseThe present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now. For example, if you… Read More ›
Confused Words 15
Hi everyone I hope you’re all well and that you’re all feeling fulfilled in your creative endeavours. Today, I’m sharing another round of commonly confused words, I hope you find it interesting. Ultimate, PenultimateUltimate: is the word you’d use if… Read More ›
Confused Words 14
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! I’m sharing another round of Confused Words with you today, I hope you find it interesting! Hull, BulkheadHull: this is the word you would use if you were referring to the main structure… Read More ›