Quotation marks (“ ”), one of the first punctuation marks you learn as a writer and one with a vast range of uses. In modern usage, we tend to encase words in quotation marks anytime we want to set it apart from other work. Rather than weigh down your work with unnecessary punctuation, check out these tips to correctly use quotation marks. … More Quote, unquote: how to correctly use quotation marks
As writers, we often write things that sound great in our head and fall flat on the page. It doesn’t mean these pieces are worn out socks that we should thank and toss. Instead, given the proper atmosphere or editing that piece can turn into a sparkly bundle of joy. Here’s how to save those lovely scraps. … More What to do with writing scraps
Scrivener. It’s like the Evernote of word document systems; everything you need in one place. But is it worth the hype? … More Scrivener: a review
Brief outline for half-day poetry workshop focused on found poems. As with any lesson plan, feel free to modify as needed to fit your intended audience. Let’s get lost in some words! … More Lost & Found Poetry Workshop
Learn to write strong dialogue without using adverbs or verbs to modify said. … More He said, she said: Writing powerful dialogue
