The Power of Diction
December 24, 2025
The diction you use in your writing is a choice you’re always making, whether subconsciously or not. Writers trade in language. Diction
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Understanding Tone: Secrets to a Strong Narrative Voice
December 23, 2025
Creating tone in your writing provides a texture to the work. It’s the emotional coloring that shapes how a reader feels, interprets,
Analyzing the 3 Types of Irony
December 21, 2025
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How to “Kill Your Darlings”
December 18, 2025
“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.” – Stephen King Of
What is an Allusion?
December 17, 2025
Stories become richer when they wink at the world beyond their pages, and that’s exactly what an allusion does. By dropping hints
Weighing your Rhetorical Choices
December 16, 2025
Rhetorical choices shape not just what we say, but how we make people feel and think. Every speech, story, or written argument
What is a Motif?
December 15, 2025
Motifs are one of the best literary devices you can have in your writer’s toolbox. Essentially, a motif is a recurring element
The Keys to Allegory
December 10, 2025
An allegory is like taking a step back in an art gallery to analyze a painting in its entirety. Characters become like
Coming of Age: 2 Main Story Elements
December 8, 2025
Coming of age is never easy. You might have been the popular kid in school, armed with academic excellence, physical prowess, and
Epigraph: A Clue to Your Story
December 5, 2025
Before a story begins, you can include an epigraph to signal your protagonist’s dilemma, the tone, and even foreshadow the ending with
Rhetorical Devices: The Art of Arguing
December 3, 2025
In the modern world where the town square is a digital place and the zeitgeist is a worldwide phenomenon, we don’t practice
Literary Devices: A Writer’s Palette
December 2, 2025
Literary devices are the various techniques writers employ to create stylistic effects, convey deeper meaning, evoke emotion, and enhance the overall impact
