The Exclamation Point – How To Use It Effectively
Most people will recognize the exclamation point (!)—it’s one of the most widely used punctuation marks in the English language. But what does it actually signify? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines an exclamation mark as “A sudden cry or remark…
What Is an Oxymoron?
Now that were alone together, let’s talk about oxymorons. That first sentence starts with an oxymoron—one of the most commonly used figures of speech in the English language. But what makes it an oxymoron? What is an oxymoron?…
How To Build an Appealing Author Media Kit
An author media kit is vital for your book publicity. It contains a variety of easily accessible information for book reviewers, interviewers, book bloggers, and bookstores. So, building a good author media kit is a vital step in…
Character Names: Methods and 5 Tips for Naming Characters in Your Novel
As Juliet asks Romeo in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, “What’s in a name?” Well, a whole world of meaning if you, the author, wish it. Choosing wisely helps ensure the characters come alive for readers and stick in…