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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…

What’s the difference between a denouement vs. epilogue? The denouement and an epilogue are both literary devices. It is worth understanding the difference between these two story elements for new writers. While not always essential in short stories, a novel will always have a denouement. Gustav Freytag, a German novelist and playwright, outlined the five parts of a…