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Writing Stronger Dialogue Part 2: formatting
Writing stronger dialogue requires clear formatting. Here are some general rules of thumb to follow.
Feb 5, 20195 min read


Writing Stronger Dialogue Part 1: speech and action tags
Done right, dialogue can make even the most mundane scene exciting. But writing good dialogue isn't easy so our first lesson is on dialo
Jan 28, 20194 min read


20 writing competitions in 2019
Whether you’re looking for fame or a few bob, here are 20 writing competitions to enter in 2019.
Jan 17, 20194 min read


5 lessons learned from a NaNoWriMo newbie
NaNoWriMo 2018 was a new adventure for me. Here are the 5 most important lessons I learned from it as a newbie.
Dec 4, 20184 min read


PSA for writers: it’s okay to not write every day
'Write every day' is a common piece of advice for writers. Here's why I think it can be damaging to follow.
Nov 26, 20183 min read


Grammar Lesson 1: What’s the deal with you and I?
Should you use ‘and me’ or ‘and I’ in a sentence that includes another person? Fortunately, there’s a pretty simple rule for getting it righ
Mar 15, 20182 min read
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