The Passive Voice Should Be Avoided
There is a plague in the writing community. It's infected academic writing. It's snuck into novels and short stories, into tales of cowboys and into…
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Writers Who Influence Me the Most
I have devoted an extremely large portion of my short life to taking online quizzes. I want to know my personality (INFJ) and my Hogwarts…
How I Avoid Inconsistencies In My Writing (Plus a Free Printable!)
Hello, everyone! I've finally faced my fear and started editing the first draft of my book. Along the way, I realized that a character's…
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Writing With Style: Literary Tattoos (Temporary & Permanent!)
Welcome to Writing With Style, a monthly feature that combines books with fashion. I recommend beauty products or clothing with a literary theme - consider it…
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The Best Books With Animal Main Characters
Happy slightly late Easter, everyone! Currently, my house is full of bunnies. Plastic Easter bunnies on the mantle, fluffy stuffed animal bunnies, and (best of…
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5 Movies That Are Actually Better Than The Book
As long as books have been made into movies, readers have been disappointed. Hollywood always manages to cut out your favorite part. What happened to Hermione's…
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How I Outline My Novels
It's finally done! About a week ago, I finished up my rough draft. My work-in-progress is about 91,400 words and 30 chapters. I started writing this…
A Definitive Rating Of Writing Tools (+ An Update & a Survey!)
Hello! You might have noticed that I've been absent from the blogosphere lately...that's because I'm re-designing my blog! As a reader, your opinion really matters to…
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On the Fear of Rejection
I am a junior in high school, which basically means that I spend a lot of time sifting through college brochures and trying to figure…
Writing With Style: Bookish Sweaters
Once, I was at a book sale and spotted a book about knitting for chickens. Well, I'd thought, there must be someone out there who…
