Copyright Page Templates: Sample Copyright Language You Can Use
If you’re self-publishing a book, you’ll need to include a copyright page in the front of your book. All you need to include on your copyright page is just a few words that look like this: Copyright © 2019 by Your Name All Rights Reserved. However, most...
How to Create a Pen Name: The Professional’s Guide to Pen Names
So you’re thinking about creating a pen name? Here’s what you need to know before you pick your pen name. Should You Write Under a Pen Name? There are a few reasons why some writers or artists pick pen names: 1. Anonymity A pen name allows you to write and...
He Said, She Said: Grammar and Options in Dialogue
We all have habits, things we do repeatedly and automatically, usually without thinking. We buy the same clothes in the same colors. We order the same dish at a restaurant. We watch the same TV programs. Writers have habits too. Dedicating time to write each day is a good habit. Reading great works of literature is a good habit. But unthinking overuse of certain words is a bad habit. This lack of creativity often shows up as repetitive “dialogue tags” (verbs that indicate who is speaking)—usually the word “said.”
Its or It’s? Learn the Difference and How to Use Them
If you’re not sure you know the difference between “it’s” and “its” you have plenty of company. After all, they’re nearly identical and sound exactly the same—just like “your” and “you’re,” two other...
American vs. British Spelling: Orthography and Alternate Spellings of Common Words
Americans and Brits may appear to speak the same language, but there are many subtle (and some not-so-subtle) differences in American and British English. When it comes to spelling, American English and British English can be surprisingly different—but there are a few...