A question that I see writers often ask is "Where do you get story ideas?" That's a fairly easy question to answer. However, because every writer has different preferences, it's not always easy to apply the answers. In this article, read my suggestions for finding inspiration, discover tips for organizing your ideas, and find venues that may launch your creativity into overdrive. Where to Find Inspiration Dreams. One of the most popular means for story inspiration comes from people's dreams. ...
Friday Grammar Focus – Commas – Part 1
To be such a tiny thing, the comma has been known to cause frustration in the life of the writer. If you can relate to that, read on; this article will cover the use of the serial comma, and fixing comma splices and run-on sentences. Fixing Run-On Sentences Run-on sentences (also called fused sentences) are sentences that have two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined. An independent clause is one that has a subject and a verb and, thus, forms a complete thought. "Is ...
Friday Grammar Focus – Dashes and Hyphens
The hyphen seems like a simplistic form of punctuation to the average reader. In truth, the words hyphen and dash are often incorrectly used and interchanged. Hyphens and dashes are quite involved little fellows, and it can be confusing to understand which form to use in writing. If you are a writer, these tips will help you to not only distinguish between a hyphen and a dash but to also use them properly. More Than Just the Button Beside the Zero No doubt, when you learned to type, you ...
