Originally posted on K.M. Allan:
Just as procrastination, brilliant ideas, and crippling self-doubt are part of being a writer, the type of writer you are also contributes to the crafting of your words. For instance, if you’ve wondered why other writers seem to get things done and you’re struggling to write an opening paragraph,…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Write Life: Vivid verbs show (vividly) rather than tell. These verbs help show what’s happening mentally or physically to a character. They paint a picture in your reader’s mind. What exactly is a vivid verb? It’s a descriptive verb, which allows you to…

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Graphologists claim handwriting is strongly linked to various personality traits, and serial killers may reveal their murderous side within their written words. Handwriting analysis is a tedious and methodical process that relies on extensive knowledge of the way people form letters, which characteristics of letter…