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Real Consequences, Real Heroes

Here’s a common story in literature: A rebellious child goes against the wishes of a parent. As a result, this child causes all kinds of trouble for the family and society. This theme is present within two stories I enjoyed reading, both with a female protagonist who...

Who is Your Target Audience?

There’s an old story about a man who invented a new product. Someone asked him, “who is your product for?” “It’s for everybody!” he replied. It wasn’t, because no product, no matter how vital it may seem, will appeal to every person on the planet. The same...

Using Proper Punctuation and Structure in Dialogue

I recently edited a book that included the sentences below. Both contain common punctuation errors. (I changed the details to protect the writer’s privacy.)      “I can see you’re surprised,” he raised an eyebrow.      “Tell me more about your day.” She said with a...

Online Editors and the Polished Product

When writing a book, letter, review, or anything that other people will read, it is imperative to use proper grammar and spelling. So how do you check your writing? A professional editor or proofreading service would be a good idea for a novel. Reader's Favorites,...

Know the Three Defenses Against Libel

We all know that there’s abundant pleasure in being a writer. Seeing our words in print and knowing they’re teaching or entertaining others brings boundless satisfaction. But being a writer also has enormous responsibility. Our words carry large impact, and although most people write to...

Help Your Readers Achieve Willing Suspension of Disbelief

Anyone who reads fiction engages in a practice called the willing suspension of disbelief, sometimes called just the suspension of disbelief. This means readers know a story or movie they’re reading or watching isn’t real, but at some level, they pretend it is. It’s an agreement...

Understanding how Power Changes a Leader

One psychological concept that writers would benefit from understanding is how power can change the psychological functioning of a leader. Writers can benefit in that such an understanding will help them to explain how and why their character has changed since acquiring power. The fact that power...

Strengthen Your Stories with Concrete Details

The axiom “show, don’t tell” is so well known it’s practically a writing cliché. Indeed, it might be the first lesson many new writers learn. But how exactly can writers show instead of tell? One way is through the inclusion of details. A writer in one...

Watch Out for Ambiguous Antecedents

A cardinal rule of writing is that our meaning must be clear. Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote “Treasure Island” and “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” is widely credited with this axiom: “Don’t write merely to be understood. Write so you can’t...

Money, Deadlines, and Quality—How They Interact and Why That’s Important

There’s an axiom that goes like this: “There are three ways that any task can get done. It can be done quickly, it can be done well, or it can be done inexpensively.” The adage goes on to say, “And it’s possible to have any...