Double Entendre: Making Use of Dual Meanings

Double Entendre: Making Use of Dual Meanings

Have you ever read something that made you stop and think, “Wait, did they mean what I think they meant?” Chances are you’ve encountered a double entendre—a word or phrase that could be understood two different ways. One meaning is usually straightforward,...
Equivocation: Why Some People Are Purposefully Ambiguous

Equivocation: Why Some People Are Purposefully Ambiguous

Have you ever read sentences that used words that left you uncertain of their meaning? That might be an equivocation—the deliberate use of ambiguity to create confusion.  It’s usually what happens when writers mistake purple prose for excellent writing. Or if...
How to Become a Better Book Editor

How to Become a Better Book Editor

Good writers benefit from good editors. It’s almost a symbiotic relationship that produces high-quality, marketable manuscripts. Just like writing, editing is a craft that requires practice and dedication to hone. However, you can accelerate your growth by learning...
How To Self-Edit Your Nonfiction Book in 7 Steps

How To Self-Edit Your Nonfiction Book in 7 Steps

Editing is crucial to making your book the best that it can be. You’ve poured countless hours of work into researching and writing your work. Now it is time to refine it.  However, editing can be just as intensive as the first two steps. You might even find...