Tag: writing
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Punctuation: The Colon
Definition: a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation. Note: Do not rely on grammar or spelling checkers to identify missing or misused punctuation. Although a checker may flag possibly missing or incorrect marks, it cannot do much else. While I still recommend using these…
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10 Tips for All Writers
Whether you’re just dipping your toe into the waters or you’re a full-blown author, these tips can help you. They’re some of the most universal, so you may have heard them before, but I think they’re the most important as well. 1. Write the story you want to read This may go without saying, but…
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Punctuation: The Comma
Definition: a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral. Note: Do not rely on grammar or spelling checkers to identify missing or misused punctuation. Although a checker may flag possibly…
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My Top 10 Least Favourite Tropes
Earlier this year, I wrote a Top 10 Favourite Tropes article talking about the tropes I most enjoy when reading – done well, of course. [Click here to read that article.] Here, I will discuss the top 10 tropes I don’t like to read, even when done well. Not to say that any of these…
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Punctuation: The Period
Definition: a punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence or an abbreviation. Note: Do not rely on grammar or spelling checkers to identify missing or misused punctuation. Although a checker may flag possibly missing or incorrect marks, it cannot do much else. While I still recommend using these AI checkers while you’re…
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Books That Inspire Me
I became a reader the way all readers seem to. My mom read to me every night in my youth, and at school I borrowed books from the library to read on my own. I absolutely loved reading, and I think that connection stemmed from my connection with my mom. She and my dad were…
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Review: Dark Innocence
Dark Innocence by PJ Alexander 3 stars – it was okay, but not my style This is another book that was sampled from an ARC website. Unfortunately, I couldn’t have my computer read it aloud to me as I usually would, seeing that it was only available in mobi or epub instead of pdf, so…
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Burnout Part 2—Identifying Signs & Recovery
Click here to read Burnout Part 1—Explanation & Prevention Identifying Burnout in Yourself Even though you have strategies to avoid burnout, there is still a chance you do it anyway, so it’s important to be able to identify the signs of burnout. Catching it early can cut down recovery time and even help you work…
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Burnout Part 1—Explanation & Prevention
What is Burnout? Burnout, not just for writers, is a form of mental exhaustion. It is usually caused by a variety of stressors taking place in either the workplace, family life, health, or social life. It can be caused by any or all of these stressors, making you feel overwhelmed, depressed, or just overall emotionally…
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Shapeshifters in Fiction
Next on the list in my “…in Fiction” series is shapeshifters! These are less commonly used, though most of these supernatural/magical creatures are shapeshifters in some way. Therefore, I will discuss them as their own entity as well as in a subcategory of another creature (ex. Vampire “bat”, Werewolf, and Shapeshifting Magic). “Shapeshifter” Shapeshifters To…