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To or Too: Grammar Explained

Homophones can be very tricky, and are often the source of mistakes in writing, even if the words themselves are very simple. This article covers a commonly misused pair: “to” and “too.” According to Grammarly, this dynamic duo tops the list of mixups that make grammarians cringe.

34 Best Online Writing Workshops

Writing is not a skill you can "master." It is a constant, never-ending process of improving and learning. Of course, not everyone has time to go to an in-person class. Luckily, there are tons of online classes and workshops available for a range of skill-levels and...

25 Memoir and Autobiography Publishers Currently Accepting Submissions

Memoirs and autobiographies are nonfiction genres that chronicle the writer's life but in different ways. A memoir is an account of a specific time in a writer's life and focuses on the writer's own memories, perceptions, and emotions. An autobiography is a...

20 Freelance Historical Fiction Editors With Experience

Historical fiction is a special genre—it requires not only a vivid imagination, but also a lot of historical research. For a historical fiction book to be great, it must speak to the time period's social norms, language, dress codes, and the greater historical context...

How Writing Prompts Can Boost Your Creative Writing Skills

As a writer, your worst enemy is a blank page when you have no idea what to write about. The fastest and most effective way to improve your writing skills and become a better writer is by simply writing more. Quality may ultimately be more important than quantity, but...

70 Creative Writing Prompts to Inspire You to Write

Writing prompts are a useful tool and resource for any writer, from beginners to published authors. A good prompt can give you the inspiration you need to craft a paragraph, a book, or an entire series. You can also use them just for writing practice and to get your...

10 Best Character Name Generator Tools

Holden Caulfield, Jay Gatsby, Sherlock Holmes: These are just a few examples of great, memorable character names. A strong name can start your character off on the right foot, but coming up with great character names can be surprisingly difficult. You want names that...

27 Best Blogging Tools

Whether you're an experienced blogger or just getting into the game, having a few great tools in your back pocket can be a gamechanger. Once you've created high-quality content, these tools can take your site to the next level, driving traffic to your blog and...

How to Craft Realistic Dialogue: Six Dos (and Two Don’ts) for Making Your Dialogue Sound Genuine

If you're a fiction writer, writing dialogue is a lot like death and taxes. It’s inevitable—and it can be really difficult, if you’re not prepared to handle it. Because humans are such social and communicative creatures, the way your fictional characters talk to each...

14 Great Freelance Science Fiction Editors

Science fiction captures readers' imaginations with futuristic worlds, advanced science and technology, and even alien races and planets. If you've written a sci-fi book and are looking for a freelance editor to help you get your...