How to Write For Kids: 7 Tips for Charming Young Audiences
Writing for children may seem like child’s play—but the truth is, their honesty and innocence means that kids won't pretend to like something, and you can’t tell them to like a book when they don’t. In order to be a success, kids will need to like your book...
Hanged or Hung: Choosing the Correct Past Tense
When two words seem to mean the same thing, it’s easy just to pick one or the other. But sometimes, choosing the wrong word can have embarrassing consequences. One tricky pair of words is hanged and hung. They both sound very similar, right? In this post, we...
Anaphora: How to Use Strategic Repetition in Writing
The best authors know how to make use of literary devices to help their writing pack more punch. One of these tactics includes using strategic repetition of words and phrases. Most teachers would discourage you from repeating words, as it can easily get...
2020 Writing Contests: Where and How to Enter Your Work
Whether or not you’re an experienced writer, joining a writing contest is a great way to get more exposure for your work and challenge yourself to grow. You might even win a little cash, too! The good news is that there are many contests out there looking for a...
How to Use the Future Perfect Tense: Tips and Examples
As a writer, knowing how to use the different tenses of verbs is a crucial skill that must be mastered in order to communicate your ideas clearly and accurately. The perfect tenses are some of the more complicated tenses, but they play a critical role in...
21 Beautiful and Inspiring Books About Immigration
Sometimes, when it’s hard to imagine what other people are going through, reading a book can deepen your understanding. Some of the best stories are about challenging journeys, and stories about immigrants and their experiences are no exception: they serve to not only...
How to Get an Internship: 7 Steps for Early Success
In the past, a college degree was often enough to set you apart and guarantee a high-paying job in your field of expertise. However, as more and more Americans graduate from two- and four-year universities, a degree alone doesn't quite cut it anymore. Internships...
The Best Books Lists for Every Genre: Our Ultimate List of Book Recommendations
Here at TCK Publishing, there are few things we love more than a great book. That's why we've spent quite some time compiling lists of the best of the best, so you can be sure to find quality books for all your interests. Below you'll find a directory of all our best...
New Danielle Steel Books to Add to Your Romance Reading List
As the world’s bestselling living author, Danielle Steel is known for churning out at least several novels each year, making her a leader in the romance genre. With 650 million copies of her books sold around the world, she is present in 69 countries and has had her...
10 Youngest Child Authors Who Prove Age Is Just a Number
Publishers and moviemakers are always on the lookout for their next hit. Who’s to say they won’t find it in someone still in grade school? Child authors show us that there's no minimum age requirement to sit at the bestseller's table. From epic fantasies to...