Writing better dialogue doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, you can probably improve upon the dialogue you've already written, no matter how bad it is. Here's a handy cheat sheet to help you spot the signs that your dialogue needs work and write better conversations between your characters. How to Write Better Dialogue For … Continue reading How to Write Better Dialogue
Are your readers struggling to connect with your main character? Filtering language might be the cause. Thankfully, the solution is simple. Keep reading to learn how to make your protagonist more relatable by eliminating nine common words from your draft. How to Make Your Protagonist More Relatable If your readers are having trouble relating to … Continue reading How to Make Your Protagonist More Relatable: Erase 9 Words
So you want to write a novel — now what? Well, unless you plan to pull 100,000-plus words from where the sun don't shine, you're going to want to do a bit of plotting before you begin. It's ultimately up to you to decide how to plot your novel, but I've picked out five methods … Continue reading How to Plot Your Novel: 5 Ways to Write Your Bestseller
When I first began to look for writing jobs, it seemed like every potential employer wanted pitches for evergreen articles as part of the application package. I grew discouraged, because I didn't know how to write evergreen content. Really, I wasn't even sure where to begin. A quick Google search for "how to write evergreen content" turns … Continue reading How to Write Evergreen Content
How do you start a blog? I've been asked this question at least five times in the last six weeks. I say that not with self-importance but with shock. Why would anyone ask me how to blog? I'm certainly not the most successful blogger out there. In fact, I feel as if I google "how to … Continue reading How to Start a Blog