by Kaelyn Barron
For avid readers, book reviewers, and bloggers, nothing is more exciting than the arrival of a fresh, hot-off-the press advanced review copy (ARC). These readers get the privilege of reading a new book for free before it’s available to the general public in...
by Kaelyn Barron
When you’re in a happy, thriving relationship, you usually don’t need a checklist to tell you that everything’s going great. You know it is by the way you feel, which, aside from the inevitable bumps now and then, is pretty darn good and uplifted....
by Cole Salao
Have you ever written or read sentences that are so long you lose track of the meaning? It makes reading a chore, forcing you to reread sentences many times to understand them. The Hemingway Editor is an application that helps writers write in a simple, clear,...
by Kaelyn Barron
Are you looking for a creative way to tie up loose ends or show your readers what happens to your characters after their happily ever after? You might consider writing an epilogue. Not all books have them, but when used appropriately, then can add another element to...
by Cole Salao
Euphuism (yoo-fyoo-iz-uhm) is a writing style that relies on excessive use of literary techniques and verbal elements. It was most popular in the 1500s and was used to entertain through elaborate language and artificial eloquence. The term originated from...
by Cole Salao
The term “occult” is often used as a catch-all for all things supernatural, mystical, or anything that isn’t supported by mainstream science or popular religion. It comes from the Latin word for “secret,” as occult knowledge often...
