Proverbs, addages, and aphorisms are memorable sayings with a recognizable truth that deserve repeating. Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. — Lord Acton Life’s tragedy is that...

Every day is an anniversary of something, so you don’t have to look far to find a relevant topic to write about. The International Talk Like a Pirate Day is...

We should avoid clichés like the plague. At the end of the day, those things are as dead as a doornail. Think outside the box, take the tiger by the...

You probably learned in school that prepositions precede nouns or pronouns to create phrases that clarify the nature of something. Condition: He left without saying anything. Direction: Johnny jumped into...

The writing journey is long, but you can enjoy many rewards along the way. The Long and Challenging Road In an hour, you put together the plot essentials and characterization...

The old typewriter days are gone and so are some of the rules. Now we want only one space after a period. Since we have italics, underlining is a thing...

Verbiage is the way we use words to express ourselves. With the skillful use of words, we can encourage, educate, or entertain. We can motivate a mob, speak peace to...

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October 27-28 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free Event in Irving, TX Isaac Newton was a scientist, not a novelist, but he stated a principle we all should consider in storytelling....