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Emotional Anchors: Guide Words to Direct...

Emotional Anchors: Guide Words to Direct and Deepen Reader Experience

Different books should evoke different emotions in the reader. Emotional anchors—cue words—can keep writers connected to their reader’s felt experience. By focusing on the intended reader feeling, you can better shape your book’s structure, tone, depth, and more.

Who Said It? 3 Best Practices for Quotin...

Who Said It? 3 Best Practices for Quoting Others

A quote can powerfully underscore a point you want to make in your writing. But many authors neglect to make sure the quotes they use are correct and clearly identified as quotes. Here are three best practices for incorporating quotes in your writing.

How to Avoid Being Too Concise

How to Avoid Being Too Concise

While writers are constantly told to be concise, it is possible to be TOO concise. Here are four ways to avoid overtightening your prose, as well as indicators that you might be doing it.