Ever read a poem that gave you chills and thought, how did the writer pull that off? Chances are, they used poetic devices. These are the little tricks, like rhythm, imagery, and metaphor, that turn ordinary words into something that sticks in your mind. In this guide, we’ll break down...
You know that moment when you’re writing and suddenly stop because you are not sure how to format something? Book titles are one of the most common culprits. Do you italicize them? Do you underline them? Do the rules change if it is a series or a children’s book? The...
We’ve all met that guy in a story before, the wise old mentor who knows the answers to everything, the bumbling sidekick who exists mainly to trip over furniture, or the brooding villain who really needs a better hobby. They show up across genres, centuries, and cultures, so familiar you...
Remember the first time you were told to “write a book report”? Chances are you stared at the book, stared at the blank page, and wondered if faking chickenpox might get you out of it. For many of us, book report is a phrase that triggers flashbacks of late-night scribbles,...
Even the most talented writers know that a first draft is rarely perfect. Typos slip in, sentences drag on too long, and ideas don’t always flow as smoothly as we imagine. That’s where an editing checklist becomes a writer’s best friend. Instead of endlessly rereading and second-guessing, a structured checklist...
Writers can be notoriously hard to shop for. They’ll tell you they just need a notebook and a pen—but deep down, we all know that a thoughtful, well-chosen gift can spark inspiration, ease writer’s block, or make their creative space feel just a little more magical. Whether you’re buying for...
“Barry’s big brown bulldog barked bravely at the bouncing beach ball.”Now that’s a sentence with some serious style—and a mouthful of B’s. What you just read is a classic case of alliteration: the artful repetition of initial consonant sounds that gives language rhythm, energy, and a little bit of flair....
Every writer starts with a blank page, but the best writers know they don’t have to face it alone. In 2025, the world of online writing classes has never been more accessible, with courses that fit every style, schedule, and budget. Whether you’re polishing an essay, drafting a novel, or...
To write, to read, to nap – infinitive phrases make everything sound a little more dramatic, don’t they? They’re like the black turtleneck of grammar: sleek, versatile, and oddly stylish no matter the context. But before we start swooning, let’s answer the obvious question: what is an infinitive phrase? At...
When it comes to expanding your vocabulary, adjectives that start with a e offer a surprising mix of everyday descriptors, uplifting positives, and unique gems you may have never heard before. Are you looking for adjectives to describe a person? Or looking for positive adjectives to describe your book characters? ...
When it comes to expanding your vocabulary, adjectives that start with a k offer a surprising mix of everyday descriptors, uplifting positives, and unique gems you may have never heard before. Are you looking for adjectives to describe a person? Or looking for positive adjectives to describe your book characters? ...
Once upon a time, writers had only two tools: a pen that always ran out of ink at the worst possible moment, and a typewriter that turned every typo into a permanent scar. Fast forward to 2025, and the world of writing looks a little different. Today, we have writing...
