Authors
How to Write a Book Review
A book review is a critical analysis of a published work that assesses the work's strengths and weaknesses. A prominent reviewer can have a major impact on a book's reception. Many authors strive to have their books reviewed by a professional because a published review (even a negative one) can be a great source of publicity. Continued...
Which Versus That
Contrary to popular belief, "which" and "that" do not function in a similar capacity. Although "which" and "that" are both pronouns, they are not interchangeable. "Which" is used for non-restrictive phrases and "that" is used for restrictive phrases. Continued...
Finding Time to Write
If you're the type of author who is forever checking status updates on social networking web sites, then the following are some tips that may help you buckle down and produce the results you’re capable of. Continued...
Decoding Traditional Proofreading Marks
A proofreader uses a series of marks and symbols to suggest changes, correct spelling errors, improve punctuation and generally enhance the quality and readability of a hard copy document. Continued...
Editing and Proofreading Tips for Bloggers
Blogs are easy to access, easy to create, and often easy to read. Unfortunately, the relatively simple nature of blogs and blogging often breeds a careless mindset when generating a post. Individuals are often too caught up in the thrill of their story or opinion to properly edit or proofread their piece. Continued...
Are You Using an Editorial Calendar?
Whether you're a veteran writer or just entering the world of online blogging, you may find that you struggle to find the time or motivation to write, even though you are brimming with ideas. What's up with that? The editors at our personal document editing service think that planning—or lack thereof—might have something to do with it, and thus would like to share a scheduling secret that's designed to get you writing. Continued...
Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)?
November is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing—authors worldwide are sharpening their pencils in preparation for NaNoWriMo. Not in the know about NaNoWriMo? This funny little acronym stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is the ambitious—albeit fun—goal of writing an entire novel in one month. Continued...
How to Write a Screenplay
Writing a screenplay or script is, in many ways, like writing a novel or short story: it requires careful planning to develop the central characters, themes, conflicts, plot devices, and an eventual resolution. The major difference, of course, is that the story must be shown through action and dialogue, rather than told through narration. Remember that film is a visual medium. Continued...
Five Habits to Avoid in Fiction Writing
Five habits every writer of fiction needs to break. Continued...
When to Use Double or Single Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are often confusing to ESL writers unfamiliar with English grammar and punctuation rules. However, there's no need to be embarrassed – these upside down commas sometimes confuse seasoned English writers too! Continued...
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