Iris Marsh
Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine the Genre of Your Work
The first step for developmental editing is determining the genre of your work. In this guide for fiction, I'll guide you through 6 steps.
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Iris Marsh
30 aug.7 minuten om te lezen
Developmental Editing Explained by an Editor
Developmental editing is the first stage of editing after you finish your draft. It looks at the big picture. Click to learn more!
Iris Marsh
28 jun.6 minuten om te lezen
11 Tips for Proofreading Your Dissertation, Thesis, or Paper
Proofreading a dissertation, thesis, or paper can be a lot of work. Using a workflow can help break down the task. Click to find more tips!
Iris Marsh
12 jun.6 minuten om te lezen
How to Punctuate a List: Run-in, Bulleted, and Numbered Lists
How you punctuate a list depends on the type of list and style you use. Click to find out how to punctuate your lists consistently.
Iris Marsh
28 mei7 minuten om te lezen
How to Plot a Self-Help Book: An In-Depth Guide
If you'd like to write a self-help book, having a clear outline will help. In this article, you'll find out how to plot your self-help book.
Iris Marsh
17 mei4 minuten om te lezen
Literary Devices: Polysyndeton and Asyndeton
Polysyndeton and asyndeton are literary devices that repeat or omit conjunctions. Read more here on how to use them in your writing!
Iris Marsh
10 mei5 minuten om te lezen
Literary Devices: Anaphora and Epistrophe
The anaphora and epistrophe are literary devices that use repetition for emphasis. Want to use them in your writing? Keep reading!
Iris Marsh
24 apr.2 minuten om te lezen
7 Fairy Tale Writing Prompts
People love fairy tales. Would you like to write in this popular genre? Then check out these fairy tale writing prompts for ideas!
Iris Marsh
12 apr.3 minuten om te lezen
8 Epic Fantasy Writing Prompts
Epic fantasy is a popular book genre. Want to write in this genre? Read on for some epic fantasy writing prompts!
Iris Marsh
11 apr.4 minuten om te lezen
How to Use Parentheses In Your (Non)Fiction Writing
Parentheses aren't frequently used but certainly have a place in your (non)fiction writing. Find out how you should and shouldn't use them.
Iris Marsh
3 apr.3 minuten om te lezen
How to Use Semicolons in Your Writing
A semicolon is a punctuation mark that gives a certain feeling to your writing. Read on to find out how you can use it effectively.
Iris Marsh
30 nov. 20235 minuten om te lezen
How to Punctuate Dialogue: Rules & Examples
Knowing how to punctuate dialogue is important, especially when you’re writing fiction. This article explains how to punctuate several types
Iris Marsh
21 nov. 202310 minuten om te lezen
Lessons from My First Year of Self-Publishing
This month marks the end of the first year of my self-publishing journey. Read more about my lessons from this first year of self-publishing
Iris Marsh
31 okt. 20235 minuten om te lezen
Comma Splices: What are They & Should You Fix Them?
Comma splices occur in many manuscripts, probably including yours. But what is a comma splice, and how do you fix it? Should you fix it?
Iris Marsh
18 okt. 20236 minuten om te lezen
8 Tips for How to Finally Finish Writing Your Novel
Finishing your novel can be tough when you feel stuck. This article will help you get unstuck with tips to finish writing your novel.
Iris Marsh
3 okt. 20233 minuten om te lezen
Why Do You Like to Write? Tip to Stay Motivated
The process of writing a book can be hard. Knowing why you write your story can help you keep your motivation, so you'll finish your book.
Iris Marsh
21 sep. 20234 minuten om te lezen
Setting Realistic Deadlines for Writers
Setting realistic deadlines for writers can be difficult. How do you break down such a massive project? These tips will help you with that.
Iris Marsh
13 sep. 20235 minuten om te lezen
Deliberate Practice for Writers: Write Better Stories
Deliberate practice for writers can help you improve your writing skills. Learn here what it is and how you can become a better writer.
Iris Marsh
4 sep. 20236 minuten om te lezen
Writing a Fantasy World: Your Guide to Writing Magic Systems
Writing magic systems can be incredibly fun. However, it's important that your system still fits your story. Find out more in this article!
Iris Marsh
1 sep. 20234 minuten om te lezen
Writing a Fantasy World: Your Guide to Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding for your fantasy world can take a lot of time. This guide will show you an easy way to save time while providing depth.
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