Facing down writer's block

Still having trouble starting? Start here!

 

One chance to make a first impression

Wondering how to start? You're right to think about it.

The case against "good" and "bad"

Why are both good and bad bad? Improve your word choice.

Keeping it real...simple

Is meaning getting lost in translation? Write clearly.

When in doubt, be straightforward.

Where did English come from?

Why do we say it that way? Understand the evolution of English.

And for those of you who just cannot get enough, here are some interesting word origins.

Characterization

What did you say? Making dialogue better.

Slam Poetry with a Side of Rap

Are you a poet, yet nobody knows it? Here are some tips to slam with the best of them.

And, if you like rap and wonder how those lyrics work, here are some tricks of the trade. (Thank you Noam N. for sending this!)

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Avoiding Plagiarism

Not sure if it's plagiarism? Get some clarification.

Planning Fiction

Planning a story? These hints might help.

Using Punctuation: Commas

Wondering when to use a comma? Look no further.

What about the great comma debate? Which side are you on?