Are your readers frequently failing to connect with your point? Do you get frustrated when someone misunderstands something you’ve written? It’s not easy to master written English, but Grammarly is here to help you learn the ins and out of this tricky language and—ultimately—to be better understood. Refine your grammar Poor grammar can quickly devalue your writing in the eyes of your readers. Seemingly small spelling and punctuation mistakes can catch someone’s attention and … [Read more...]
How Journaling Can Help You Cultivate Positive Thinking Habits
Do you keep a journal? I do. Sometimes I use my blog or at other times I just write in a book for my eyes only. It’s a great way to think things through and find patterns in your life. It’s a great way to record memories and personal growth. It’s also an excellent way to cultivate positive thinking habits. "Habits" is the key word here. How we think is a habit. We grow accustomed to seeing the glass half full or half empty. We make it a habit to focus on the good stuff or the bad stuff. To … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Writers Who Are Considering Self-Publishing
1. Grow a thick skin. Be prepared for your baby to be ripped apart – shed a tear and then get over it. First by your line editor- remember that this is growing for both of you. Just like the needle pricks from getting a shot hurts for a short time, but save you from a lot of pain later, that’s what a line editor is doing for you. She/he is making your work better than it was before. After you’ve overcome the trauma of having your work ripped up by the line editor, you’ll think you’re done … [Read more...]