National Novel Writing Month 2017

National Novel Writing Month

It’s National Novel Writing Month, and we’re here to help you make the most of it.

Creating a story is hard work, even when you’re blessed with boundless imagination and creativity. While the art of a story is the cornerstone of a novel, there is a large technical side to novel writing. We’ll help you navigate it all, but in this blog, we’re focusing on what exactly NaNoWriMo is and how it’s grown.

Continue reading “National Novel Writing Month”
The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing

The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing

As National Novel Writing Month ends, the beginning of the holiday season strikes. The time of the year has come where you embark on reading stories about obnoxious gingerbread men, elves that watch naughty children, talking turkeys, and an incessant use of the word ‘Tis.’

You find yourself watching terribly scripted made for TV holiday movies and ridiculous commercials that make you want to poke your eyeballs out. Now, imagine having to read this stuff year round.

It’s a safe bet you would never again read or watch TV, and the survival of your eyeballs would be debatable.

As you feast your eyes on your NaNoWriMo work, or set your sights on your next writing project, it’s important to focus on the importance of clear and concise writing. Let’s take a minute and review some important tips that will help you prepare a fresh and crisp piece of writing for your readers. Continue reading “The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing”