by Cole Salao
As a writer, you’ve always been taught to avoid writing stereotypes. These oversimplified generalizations tend to make your work plain and sometimes even offensive. However, there are ways to make stereotypes work for you but it will take a lot of care and...
by Cole Salao
Writing can be a litigious career, especially in the nonfiction space. You could get sued for the smallest reasons. It doesn’t matter if you win; any legal trouble is bound to drain your time, energy, and resources. This is why you might want to include a book...
by Cole Salao
Writers are, more often than not, inspired by the work of others. It sounds cliche but it touches on a fundamental truth: the people you admire play a significant role in shaping your writing. Having a positive role model to look up to is a comfort. As you experience...
by Cole Salao
As a writer, you’re often drawn to a particular genre. It becomes your comfort zone and expertise. However, sometimes stepping out and approaching the craft from a different angle is necessary. It’s a daunting but also exhilarating process, offering you a wealth...
by Cole Salao
Sometimes your sentences come out choppy and disconnected. You can use transition words and phrases to avoid this problem. Let’s take a look at what these words are and why exactly they are important in writing. What are Transition Words? Transition words are like...
