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4 Common Grammar Mistakes You Aren't Actually Making

It is never fun when someone corrects your common grammar mistakes, but it is even worse when you were actually right all along.

8 Visual Writing Prompts Worth a Thousand Words

These visual writing prompts are sure to spark your imagination. They focus on key aspects of the writing process, so they will also help you grow as a writer.

The 30-Day Writing Challenge: An Alternative to NaNoWriMo for Writers Who Fear Commitment

Intense projects such as NaNoWriMo are not for everyone. Improve your writing without the stress by taking the 30-Day Writing Challenge instead.

Why Every Author Should Start Writing a Journal

Writing a journal is a great way to spark creativity and establish writing as part of your daily routine.

7 Things Famous Monsters Can Teach You About Writing [Infographic]

Horrific? More like prolific! Here are some writing tips from some of the best-loved monsters of all time. It may be true that good writers find inspiration in the most unusual places, but did you know that the best writers take their inspiration from the most unusual creatures?

13 Ridiculously Fun Horror Tropes to Play with This Halloween

To get into the Halloween mood this October, kill your boredom and improve your writing skills with one of these fun horror tropes!

The 7 Funniest Jane Austen Characters

Jane Austen may be best known for her sweeping romances, but she also wrote some hilarious characters. Here are a few of the funniest Jane Austen characters!

Scribendi Review: Miriam Toews' "All My Puny Sorrows"

Written by Canadian author Miriam Toews, All My Puny Sorrows is a poignant discussion of themes such as depression, pain, and the love of two sisters. This Scribendi review explores the intricacies of the novel to help you decide whether to give this book a try.

Navigating the Publishing Process: A Guide for New Authors

Publishing your first book is daunting; the process can be complicated, and many publishers enforce different practices and requirements. To help you navigate the publishing process, here is one publisher's procedure and recommendations for getting your book published.