Derek Haines

You have finished your book manuscript draft. Congratulations. Now you might be wondering if you need a copy editor, a proofreader, or both. It’s easy to confuse these tasks, but knowing the difference can save you time and prevent mistakes. Copy editing is a comprehensive phase that concentrates on improving the overall clarity, readability, and…

You have a few story ideas in your head and want to know how to write a great story. Maybe you want to write romance stories, crime, detective, or science fiction. But if you are new to creative writing and fiction, you should try to avoid a few typical pitfalls. Let’s look at how you…

We use common abbreviations and acronyms all the time, but what do they mean? The English language uses many forms of word abbreviation. We use shortened forms increasingly for text messaging to reduce a word or phrase. Very often, these are acronyms using initial letters such as LOL, ROTFL, and BRB. Familiar acronyms and abbreviations Some forms use capital…

Do you need more synonyms to find other words for said? While it might seem like a good idea to vary your vocabulary, it’s important to remember that you should use dialogue tags sparingly. The best way to improve your dialogue is to focus on your characters’ words and the emotions they are conveying. Stephen…

Have you decided to start writing your book? Do you need book writing software? Creative writing and the publishing process have changed forever. It doesn’t matter if you plan to take the route with a traditional publisher or if you want to self-publish your book. Digital publishing, sometimes called e-publishing, is where everything starts and stops now…