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We’ve all felt it; that cringe in sympathy for a coworker who sent out a very important email to the whole team, including the big boss, and there it is, a typo. Or we’ve had to delete a tweet because we used their instead of there or worse, autocorrect used a very inappropriate word and a hundred people...

Most fiction writers have an image of themselves in their favorite writing nook, comfy, beverage of choice nearby, clicking away at the keyboard and filling page after page with best-selling content. If only… The reality of writing fiction is more like the old black-and-white movies, with a harried typist...

The term “thesis” comes from the Greek θέσις, meaning “something put forth,” and refers to an intellectual proposition. “Dissertation” comes from the Latin dissertātiōn, meaning “discussion”. Submitted as part of an academic degree, a thesis generally forms a major part of any PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s...

Download This Seminar’s Handout When seeking a professional editor, you need a partner for your manuscript. Many freelancers claim that they have editing skills. As you have so many options for hiring editing help online, beware of the red flags you may encounter. Seeking an editor is like searching...

In this chapter, Kristina Stanley from Fictionary joins JoEllen Nordstrom to talk about the sense of touch in fiction writing.We’ve been through sight, smell, sound, and taste, and today we’re going to cover how to use touch to engage readers.The importance of touch in fiction writing The goal...