Writing

One of the basic rules every writer should follow is to reference acronyms in writing. It applies to any form of writing. But in particular to articles, technical writing, and journalism. Whenever you use an acronym, you should reference it in full in the first instance to avoid confusing a reader. In the image above,…

You never stop learning how to improve your writing skills. The art of writing is a craft, and the more you write, the better it gets each day. Every writer wants to learn more and hone their writing. But creative writing has so many facets that it can be a little overwhelming. If you are…

A memoir and autobiography are similar genres that detail a life story. In literary circles, the definition between the two is sometimes a little fuzzy. Both record the author’s life story and are written in the first-person point of view. That is, I was born, I lived, and I married the man/woman of my dreams.…

The easiest way to understand tone in writing is to think about emoticons. When you send messages to friends, you often add an emoji to say that you are happy, sad, confused, or being sarcastic. But you can’t add icons when you are writing blog posts, articles, or books. Tone is a writing skill you…

What is the INK free SEO writing assistant? I asked the same question when I took my first look at this new program. The best answer I can find is this. Imagine an alternative to Grammarly, Hemingway app, Semrush SEO writing assistant tool, and Yoast SEO all wrapped into one free program. Add the fact…

There’s no doubt that it is one of the most popular grammar checkers for writers and bloggers. But is Grammarly safe to use? As with all online apps and services, you might have concerns regarding your privacy and personal data. When you install any app or program on your computer or mobile device, it’s always…

How can you find a unique character name? Many writers use free character name generators for good fiction character names. These tools can certainly help you find ideas. But if you want to find the perfect name for a character in your book or short story, you need to be selective. If J K Rowling…

When you are writing novels or short stories, you need to find great fiction story ideas. Nothing happens on a blank page, and looking at it is the worst way to start writing. A lot of writers use creative writing prompts, but they aren’t the best way to come up with original ideas. Some writers wait…

The best advice I ever got about writing was never to waste time waiting for the muse to arrive. You need to spark your writing inspiration much faster than that. If you are a writer, you write, and good writers know how to get inspired to write. It doesn’t matter if you write articles, blog…

You need things to write about for your article or blog post, and the clock is ticking. But you’ve run out of ideas. Every writer knows the feeling. You need to write something quickly, but you can’t find things to write about. Trying to find topic ideas can become stressful. You enjoy writing, but finding a…