Monthly Archives: August 2016

Research Tool:Project Gutenberg

      Project Gutenberg is a remarkable research tool if you’re looking for historical facts. Named after the inventor of the movable type printer, Project Gutenberg provides web access to over 50,000 books, with another 100,000 available through their partners. Free books, people. From Jane Austin to Mark Twain to Oscar Wilde. And the…

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Top 6 Common Comma Problems

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How to use setting in your story

Setting is an important part of any story. You want the reader grounded and relating to where the story takes place. Don’t leave her stranded. For instance, I critiqued the opening chapter of a novel today and all I know is that it was set in the desert. Which desert? What time of year (yes,…

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