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 ›
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Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the idea of finding inspiration in the everyday. Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life Inspiration doesn’t always strike like lightning. Often, the most compelling stories emerge not from dramatic events but… Read More ›
Balancing Writing with Life
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking about balance—specifically, balancing writing with that annoying, perennial and persistent thing called “your life”. Balancing Writing with Life Writing alongside family, work, and other obligations often feels like a chaotic… Read More ›
Subtext
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the concept of subtext and how using it can enrich your stories. Subtext Have you ever read a story where the most poignant moments weren’t about what was explicitly said but what lingered beneath the surface? That’s the… Read More ›
Common Character Archetypes
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m exploring character archetypes! Let’s get to it! Common Character Archetypes I have said it many times before, but it is true: writing and creating believable and relatable characters is essential for… Read More ›
Cliffhangers
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the concept of cliffhangers and how and why we use them in our stories. So, without further preamble, let’s get started! What is a Cliffhanger?A cliffhanger is a literary device… Read More ›
Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge: Funniest Advice I’ve Received
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Wednesday, and it’s time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you would like to participate in the challenge, you can find… 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 ›
The Importance of Setting in Storytelling
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the idea of ‘setting’ and, in particular, its importance in storytelling. The Importance of Setting in Storytelling Storytelling is a complex and layered art form, but there are some… Read More ›
5 Ways to “Show” Instead of “Telling”
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the age-old writing technique of “showing” instead of “telling”. One of the biggest challenges for many writers, including me, is finding the right balance between “showing” and “telling”. What… Read More ›