What is a Trope, and Should I Use It in My Writing?

What is a Trope, and Should I Use It in My Writing?

By |2024-03-19T18:56:53+00:00March 20th, 2024|Categories: Fiction, Writing a Book|Tags: , , |

You’ve probably heard the term “trope” thrown around in discussions about storytelling and writing techniques. But what exactly is a trope, and how can you effectively use them in your writing? In this blog post, we'll explore the definition of a trope, examine how to incorporate them into your writing, and discuss the debate about

Lay and Lie: How to Correctly Use Each Word

By |2024-03-12T18:27:21+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: Grammar|Tags: , , |

The English language can be confusing—especially when it comes to words that are similar in spelling and meaning. One such pair of words is lay and lie. These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings and uses. In this blog post, we’ll explore the difference between lay and lie, when

Using a Writing Planner to Stay on Top of Your Goals

By |2024-02-28T03:50:17+00:00February 28th, 2024|Categories: Writing a Book|Tags: , , , |

Writing, especially a long-form project like a novel or a memoir, takes a bit of planning and a lot of follow through. With so many moving parts to keep track of, it can be easy to get distracted by the weeds and lose sight of where you’re headed. That's where a writing planner can be

All Right vs. Alright: Which is Right?

By |2024-02-16T19:01:34+00:00February 21st, 2024|Categories: Grammar|Tags: , , , |

You've probably come across the words "all right" and "alright" many times throughout your life. But did you know that there's actually a debate over which one is correct to use? Let's take a closer look at the difference between these two spellings and when to use each one. All Right "All right" is the

Exploring the World of Publishing: What are Advanced Reader Copies?

By |2024-02-13T20:19:22+00:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: Marketing, Self-Publishing|Tags: , , , |

Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) are pre-published copies of a book that are distributed to a select group of people to read and review before the book’s official publication date. These copies are typically provided to book reviewers, bloggers, librarians, booksellers, and other industry professionals who are interested in getting a sneak peek at a book

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