Writing Romantic Comedy for Teens AND Adults
As the author of both YA and contemporary adult romance novels, I get a lot of questions about the intricacies of writing within two different age...
A Modern Look at Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice
By: Jodi Nathanson I am a High School English teacher who has been teaching grade 9 English for more than 20 years. One of my favourite parts of the job is...
Positive Tone Words – Ultimate Guide & Examples
No matter what you’re writing, the tone you choose can enhance your message, allowing your readers to experience the emotion behind your words as well as...
Dynamic vs Static Characters – Your Fiction Needs Them Both
Great fiction features great characters—there should be no argument there. While plot is crucial (as is having a terrific premise), for any story to be both...
25 Parenting Blogs and Magazines That Pay Freelance Writers
The internet is full of writing opportunities, especially within the ever-popular parenting world and all of the sub sections, niches and tangents that come...
Best Laptops for Writers in 2024: The Write Life’s Top Picks
It may be fun to wax lyrical about the nostalgic days of click-clacking away at a typewriter or scrawling your novel into a leather-bound journal, but those...
Mastering the Art of Chapter Titles
In the world of literature, chapter titles serve as a roadmap, guiding readers through the twists and turns of a book's narrative. The art of titling chapters...
What Is Literary Journalism?
“Things that are cheap and tawdry in fiction work beautifully in nonfiction because they are true. That’s why you should be careful not to abridge it,...
34 of the Best Books On Writing: Inspirational Reads
What’s the number one thing you can do to improve your writing? Read. A lot. Read anything and everything you can find, and you’ll become a better...
