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The Top 10 Misspellings of "Scribendi" (Plus: What Does "Scribendi" Mean?)

Have you ever wondered what "Scribendi" means? Check out our newest blog post, in which we also outline the top 10 funniest misspellings of "Scribendi."

Practice Makes Perfect: How Writing Every Day Can Make You a Better Writer

If you're interested in becoming a better writer, check out this article to see how making a habit of writing every day can greatly improve your writing skills.

How Do I Optimize My Writing Desk?

As an author, you may have been told that good writing incorporates the five senses, but have you considered how your five senses influence your writing? This article will explore ways to optimize your writing desk to keep you inspired, focused, and motivated throughout all the stages of writing.

The 7 Best Online Book Clubs to Join

Trying to draft the next great book review or start your own #squad? Connect with one of the best online book clubs after choosing your favorite from our list.

Writing with Aphasia (And the Importance of Human Editing)

Four years ago, Chris Twist survived a brain injury and had to relearn the entire English language. Learn more about Chris's journey relearning English along with the importance of human editors.

Wordplay: 18 Fun Ways to Play with Words

There are many ways to play with words. Why not try one of the following ways to engage in some wordplay?

8 Writing Lessons That Can Be Applied to Everyday Life

Whether your favorite piece of writing advice is to "go after inspiration with a club" (Jack London) or to simply eat chocolate biscuits (Neela Mann and Lliana Bird), you can apply it to your everyday life. Check out our top eight writing lessons that you can use to help you interpret and live in the real world.

#SquadGoals: The Top Writing Groups throughout History

Walk in the footsteps of your favorite author and become a better writer along the way by joining one of these top writing groups.

The 5 Stages of Writing and Revising Your Book

Learn how to navigate the five stages of writing and revising to ensure that your book is ready to be published.

Flashback: What Scribendi Looked Like 20 Years Ago

Take a look at the history of Scribendi and see the changes we have made in the last 20 years!

50 Great Reasons to Date a Grammar Nerd

The ability to pen a grammatically flawless love note is not the only thing a grammar nerd brings to a relationship.

7 Types of Conflict in Literature

Learn about the seven different types of conflict in literature with examples from some famous novels.

Inspirational Writing Quotes for NaNoWriMo

Need some writing inspiration during NaNoWriMo? Remind yourself why you write with these quotes from famous authors!

21 Literary Halloween Costumes

Not sure what you want to be for Halloween this year? Get inspired by these literary Halloween costumes!

Can You Correctly Define These Nine Obscure Literary Terms?

Literary terms are used to describe various aspects of writing, but how well do you actually know these tricky devices?

The 8 Best TED Talks for Writers

We know it takes a lot to keep the creative fires burning, so we put together a list of the eight best TED Talks for writers to keep you inspired.

Which Literary Job Fits Your Personality?

Do you love reading so much you want to make a career out of it? This quiz will help you find out which literary job best suits your personality!

Lay vs. Lie Explained (Infographic Included)

Are you going to lay down or lie down to sleep? The question is enough to keep you awake. Learn the difference between lay vs. lie so you can get some rest!