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How to Become a Better Writer: 20 Hacks and Tips

Feb 11, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to know how to become a better writer? Check out our 20 essential tips and hacks. Read more →

Nonfiction: 24 Genres and Types of Fact-Based Books

Feb 10, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Whether you're writing or reading, you can find the nonfiction genre for you among these 24 types of nonfiction. Read more →

10 Brilliant Fonts for Your Book Layout

Feb 05, 2021 – Book Design

Wondering what are some of the best fonts for books? Start with our list of 10 brilliant fonts that you can use in your book layout. Read more →

How to Write Fabulous Dialogue [9 Tips + Examples]

Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to write great, effective dialogue with this 9-step process, using classic examples from books. Read more →

15 Examples of Great Dialogue (And Why They Work So Well)

Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Want to see what great dialogue looks like on the page? Here are 15 juicy examples to sink your teeth into —  plus why we think they work so well. Read more →

6 Unbreakable Dialogue Punctuation Rules All Writers Must Know

Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Even wonder if the period goes inside or outside the quotation marks? In this guide, you'll learn all the dialogue rules you need in just a few minutes. Read more →

270+ Other Words For "Said" To Supercharge Your Writing

Jan 14, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

We've compiled over 250 other words for 'said 'to inject action and emotion into your dialogue, so readers will practically hear it ringing in their ears. Read more →

How Long is a Short Story or Novella? (Updated for 2025)

Jan 13, 2021 – Understanding Publishing

Find out how long a novella, novelette, and short story are supposed to be. Read more →

What Is a Tragic Hero? Definition, Examples & Common Traits

Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

What makes a tragic hero, tragic? In this post, we'll tell you everything you ever wanted to know about this literary archetype, including examples from literature. Read more →

How to Write a Graphic Novel in 8 Action-Packed Steps

Jan 12, 2021 – Perfecting your Craft

Learn how to write a graphic novel that readers will want to read (and illustrators will want to illustrate). Read more →

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