by Yen Cabag
A good mystery novel keeps readers at the edge of their seats, turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning, desperate to know whodunnit. Reading a mystery novel can be exciting, but writing one can be just as thrilling! This article will help you pen a...
by Yen Cabag
Verbs are the life soul of a sentence because they convey action and tell you what the subject actually does. In grammar, verbs can be transitive or intransitive. This refers to whether or not the verb needs an object on which to perform the action in order to...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Open to the last page of any children’s fairy tale, and you’re likely to see words and images describing the protagonists, who have likely just overcome unimaginable odds, going on to live together “happily ever after.” Often, you’ll see...
by Kaelyn Barron |
When reading a book or article, you’ve probably noticed small numbers placed at the end of a sentence, which correspond to a note at the bottom of the page. These are called footnotes, and they can add value for your readers by providing information about your...
by Kaelyn Barron
One mistake that many new writers make is overwriting, or decorating their prose with overly ornate language when just a few, simpler words would have a greater impact. This type of overwriting is known as purple prose. Often, this mistake stems from the misconception...
by Yen Cabag |
Writing for children may seem like child’s play—but the truth is, their honesty and innocence means that kids won’t pretend to like something, and you can’t tell them to like a book when they don’t. In order to be a success, kids will need to like your...
