by Cole Salao
There’s a huge chance you already know what a maxim is without looking up its definition. How could you not? You see and hear a lot of them daily, from multiple sources and seemingly in every direction. What is a maxim? A maxim is a short, memorable phrase that...
by Cole Salao
You’ve probably come across some difficult-to-read writing. All the individual words make sense but are confusing when put together. Chances are you’ve come across writing that is packed with zombie nouns. What is a Zombie Noun? Also known as hidden verbs or...
by Cole Salao
Many writers forget that the writing bit is just one step in a multi-stage process. In some cases, it’s not even the most challenging. You’ll need to do a lot of editing to create a polished, engaging, and commercially viable book. Let’s take a look at all the stages...
by Cole Salao
Imagine reading a 17th-century book where the characters talk like millennials or Gen Z. Or maybe they’re using technology that’s way too advanced for the time period. These are cases of anachronism, where certain elements are inconsistent with the setting. These...
by Cole Salao
People tend to use “revising” and “editing” interchangeably. That’s fine in casual conversation but can cause confusion and ineffectiveness during the actual writing process. To be fair, they are similar and often perceived as writing your story again—just better this...
