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How to Overcome Writer’s Block: 5 Proven Strategies (+ Free Worksheet)

Posted on March 17, 2025July 15, 2025 by Richard

Struggling with writer’s block? Discover 5 proven strategies to overcome creative barriers and get your writing flow back. Plus, download our free Writer’s Block Buster Worksheet to help you break through frustration and stay productive!

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500 idioms

500+ Idioms That Sell: The Writer’s Guide to Expressions That Captivate Readers

Posted on March 8, 2025July 15, 2025 by Richard

Discover 500+ essential idioms to transform your writing with vivid expressions. This comprehensive guide helps writers create authentic dialogue, rich descriptions

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50 Free Writing Exercises to Inspire Your Next Story

50 Free Writing Exercises to Inspire Your Next Story

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Richard

50 Free Writing Exercises to Inspire Your Next Story Free writing is one of the most powerful tools for improving creativity, breaking through writer’s block, and developing strong writing habits. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your writing journey, freewriting allows you to explore new ideas without the pressure of perfection. By letting…

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Words That Almost Made Us Quit: Share Your Story of Writing Discouragement

Words That Almost Made Us Quit: Share Your Story of Writing Discouragement

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Richard

Share your story in the comments below. Let’s turn our moments of discouragement, whether from teachers, family, or rejection letters

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The Comprise vs. Compose Conundrum: A Common English Error Explained

The Comprise vs. Compose Conundrum

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Richard

Should you write “the team comprises ten members” or “the team is comprised of ten members”? This common dilemma has stumped

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How to Write Suspense: Essential Techniques

How to Write Suspense: Essential Techniques

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Richard

How to Write Suspense: Essential Techniques: Suspense is a powerful tool that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, turning

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Opening Call for Submissions

Open Submissions: Holiday Season Submissions Call: Scare Us, Warm Our Hearts, or Spread Some Cheer!

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Richard

We’re excited to announce our open call for submissions! While we’re especially interested in holiday-themed works, we welcome fiction (up to 10,000 words) and poetry (up to 6 poems)

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44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You!

44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Richard

44 Creativity Killers Lurking in Your Writing Routine: #37 Will Shock You! Are you a writer struggling to unleash your full creative potential?

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15 Deadly Ways to Kill a Werewolf: From Silver Bullets to Starvation

15 Deadly Ways to Kill a Werewolf: From Silver Bullets to Starvation

Posted on September 15, 2024October 2, 2024 by Richard

15 Deadly Ways to Kill a Werewolf: From Silver Bullets to Starvation Werewolves have long captivated our imagination, prowling through

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“Then vs. Than: Understanding the Difference and Correct Usage”

Posted on June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 by Richard

“Then vs. Than: Understanding the Difference and Correct Usage” Introduction: In the English language, “then” and “than” are two words

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11 Captivating Narrative Techniques

Elevate Your Fiction with These 11 Captivating Narrative Techniques

Posted on June 10, 2024April 18, 2025 by Richard

Elevate Your Fiction with These 11 Captivating Narrative Techniques: Are you looking to add depth

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what is gothic fiction

What is Gothic Fiction?

Posted on June 4, 2024October 2, 2024 by James Ryan

What is Gothic Fiction?: Gothic fiction is a captivating and enduring literary genre that combines Horror, Romance

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Frame Narrative: a Writing Technique

Frame Narrative: a Writing Technique

Posted on June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 by Richard

What is a frame narrative? A frame narrative, also known as a story within a story, is a literary technique in which the main narrative

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"Like" vs. "Such As": Understanding the Difference

“Like” vs. “Such As”: Understanding the Difference

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Richard

“Like” vs. “Such As”: Understanding the Difference In everyday speech and writing, people often use the terms “like” and “such as”

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Unreliable Narrator: a Technique in Writing

Unreliable Narrator: a Technique in Writing

Posted on May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 by Richard

What is an unreliable narrator? An unreliable narrator is a storytelling device in which the narrator provides an account that lacks

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