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Screenwriting: Layout & Formatting
Screenwriting—the art of writing screenplays for films or TV shows—can be really exciting. It’s a great way to exercise your description...
Yessica Jain
Aug 25, 20224 min read
Editing Effectively: Things to Focus on When Self-Editing
The step after revising is the one despised by most writers. It can be tedious and annoying, and it’s often a cause for headaches. It’s...
Yessica Jain
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Passive Voice: What It Is & How to Fix It
Writers, publishers, and English teachers have been annoyed by passive voice for years. And yes, I know I just used it. I could have...
Yessica Jain
Nov 18, 20215 min read
Formatting a Book Manuscript: Importance & Checklist
Importance As Andrew Grant said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This applies to the manuscript you submit to...
Yessica Jain
Aug 19, 20213 min read
Dialogue: Uses, Tags, & Punctuation
Dialogue is a wonderful tool: it can be used for characterization, worldbuilding, advancing the plot, and so much more. Here are some...
Yessica Jain
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Writing Style: Sentence Fluency, Word Choice, and Punctuation
Unfortunately, writing isn’t all about plotlines and characters. Yes, these are the things you want your reader to be engrossed in, but...
Yessica Jain
May 27, 20213 min read
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