by Cole Salao
“Loaded language” describes words or phrases that imply more than their literal meanings. It is used to elicit a strong emotional response, whether positive or negative, from the reader or listener. People are largely driven by their emotions. As such,...
by Yen Cabag
As a writer, it’s not always easy to stay on track with your goals. Writer’s block, busy schedules, and issues with self-discipline can make it hard to meet your daily or weekly word counts. A relatively new writing trend known as a writing sprint is breathing...
by Cole Salao |
The best way to become an excellent writer is through dedicated practice. You have to be willing to sacrifice time and write whatever you need to write in whatever genre you’re seeking to grow into. The problem is, coming up with ideas on a regular basis can be...
by Cole Salao
A conjunction is a part of speech that links words, phrases, or sentences together (such as “and,” “but,” and “or”). You might have been told that starting a sentence with a conjunction is a writing no-no because it’s believed...
by Kaelyn Barron
The term “independent bookstore,” much like “independent publishing,” often causes some confusion among readers. What exactly does it mean to be “independent”? Is it anything that isn’t Amazon? Does it refer to the size of the...
