Tips and Tricks for Writing Good Dialogue
Tip #1 The importance of flow Flow is one of the most important parts of dialogue, creating character dynamics, and keeping your reader entertained. The exact tip that I have […]
Is a Glossary a Sign of Bad Writing?
I discovered that there is a vocal contingent of people out there who hate glossaries, who even think they are a sign of bad writing. This was surprising to me, to say the least. After all, as a longtime reader of fantasy and science fiction, I happen to love glossaries.
Specialist Versus Generalist: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Narrowing your Editorial Focus
In a world with a broad range of writing, is it possible to specialize in a subject matter you love?
Bookish Meetups in Portland: A Guide to Find Other Booklovers in the City
A book lover in a big city can seem like an oxymoron. A vast majority of the book community are introverts and it can be hard to find others like ourselves, but the good news is that Portland is known for its lively book culture. Here are a few places to visit for events and meetups so you can find other like-minded individuals in a big city!
The MFA: Helpful in Getting Published?
The MFA curriculum presents writers with opportunities to hone their craft, workshop with other writers, and receive mentoring from faculty. What’s more, many aspiring authors see an MFA as their golden ticket to being published…But does an MFA actually increase writers’ chances of getting published?
Reimagining Marketing with Curriculum-Based Teaching Guides
To market a book, you’ve got to market your brand. This is where extending outreach to new or secondary audiences reimagines a stagnant brand strategy. [At Ooligan] We’ve taken the hassle away from literary analysis and created an online, self-guided curriculum for teachers, librarians, and independent learners alike.
Why You, a Writer, Should Join a Writing Group
These groups are great for motivation from like-minded people and getting to talk with fellow writers can help get your creative juices flowing.
Are Singular “They/Them” Pronouns Grammatically Correct?
Language is created by humans, and therefore, humans have the power to change language as they wish.
Tips and Tricks for Writing Memoirs
A memoir weaves together stories from the author’s life, but including every detail and event is impossible. So how do you narrow someone’s entire life to fit into one book?
Being Vulnerable: Sharing Your Manuscript in a Writing Workshop
Giving up your writing to others—being vulnerable to their feedback—is the key to sparking the creativity that is essential to good writing.