Writing Hacks

Confused about periods and semicolons? This guide explains what they mean, how to use them with conjunctive adverbs, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Authors use these to hook readers and stretch their stories. Here’s how these bookend scenes can level up your narrative.

From Mom to her mom to my aunt, Chicago style sets the rules that keep family titles consistent and the writing drama-free.

Create your own terms! NASA, FBI, or POV? These are acronyms and initialisms. The difference between them can be so useful in your story.

Let’s clear up the confusion around writing numbers, dates, years, and times in your fiction novel with these industry-standard rules and formatting tips for clean manuscripts.

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Make the most of Preptober with The Manuscript Editor. Plan smarter, strengthen your story, and enter November with editorial confidence.

Before Taylor Swift drops The Life of a Showgirl, here are some of our favorite lyrics and why they resonate.

Choose your fighter—word search edition! Here are 5 word search websites we love.

Here are 5 writing tips and habits from world-renowned authors just for you.

A show should know when to end. But too often, storytelling drags on past its prime, plagued by creative fatigue and unresolved arcs.

Let’s be honest. Writers are not exempted from having nasty habits. Let’s talk about 5 that hurt your writing—plus how to overcome them.

Learn the different types of playlist that can accompany you in writing your drafts.

Making your writing more disability inclusive shows you are being a responsible writer. Here’s a blog post to guide you on how to write content that celebrates every person and their uniqueness.

An argumentative essay takes a stand on an issue and backs it up with research, logic, and evidence. Here's how to write one well.

Don’t fear formulaic writing—plot structures are tools, not traps. Learn how to use them creatively and keep your stories fresh.

If you’ve been wondering how to spice up your mystery novel, this crash course is you. Who knows, you might just be the next Arthur Conan Doyle?

The case of creative nonfiction has always been interesting. Let’s take a look at how this genre took a legitimate spot in literature.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes—an emotional journey that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on life’s toughest choices.

Whether you're a pro at the craft or just starting out, here are just 10 tips to help you become a better writer without burning out.