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Analyzing Story Structure 101: Global Structure (Fiction)
Analyzing the global structure of your fiction story will help you create a strong and tight narrative. Follow the steps in this article.

Iris Marsh
19 mrt13 minuten om te lezen


How To Check If Your Protagonist Has a Character Arc
A good character arc can elevate your story and leave readers craving more. This in-depth article shares how you can check your manuscript.

Iris Marsh
4 mrt15 minuten om te lezen


Who Is Telling Your Story? Picking the Right Viewpoint Character
Having the right viewpoint within your story is an important device. Here, you'll learn how to analyze your POV, narrator, and viewpoint.

Iris Marsh
27 jan8 minuten om te lezen


Making Sure Your Book Hits All the Right Moments
When you know what genre you're writing in, you want to check your manuscript on having the right moments so you will readers love it.
Iris Marsh
17 jan5 minuten om te lezen


Lessons from My Second Year of Self-Publishing
Learn from my mistakes and successes as an indie author in her second year of self-publishing.
Iris Marsh
20 dec 20248 minuten om te lezen


Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine The Genre Of Your Work (Nonfiction)
After finishing your nonfiction manuscript, it's time to determine the genre of your nonfiction book. Follow the steps outlined here.
Iris Marsh
6 dec 20245 minuten om te lezen


Developmental Editing 101: How To Determine the Genre of Your Work (Fiction)
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.
Iris Marsh
30 okt 20246 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
30 aug 20247 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
28 jun 20246 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
12 jun 20246 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
28 mei 20247 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
17 mei 20244 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
10 mei 20245 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
24 apr 20242 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
12 apr 20243 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
11 apr 20244 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
3 apr 20243 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
30 nov 20235 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
21 nov 202311 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
31 okt 20235 minuten om te lezen
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