Know the difference between antagonist and villain. Read this article for tips on how to use them in your story to create obstacles for your protagonist and build tension for your reader.
Are You Writing a Villain or an Antagonist?
Join Us for the 2019 Women in Publishing Summit!
Please join us at the 2019 Women in Publishing Summit!
ProWritingAid versus Autocrit
Improve your Welcome to the ProWritingAid API
3 Ways to Find Guest Posting Opportunities
For writers, guest posting is one of the best ways to find larger audiences. The problem is, these opportunities are getting harder and harder to find. As a writer, where can you find beneficial guest posting gigs? In this post, we’ll show you three ways to do it.
Choose Your Own Editing Adventure: The Combo Report
The ProWritingAid Combo Report lets you choose what to focus your energy and attention on when editing your work. Learn more about how to use it here.
World Building: What You Need To Know
If you write science fiction or fantasy, your readers expect to drop into a new world. But regardless of what type of fiction you write, you'll need to build a believable society for your story. We take a look at how.
Are You Using Semi-Colons Correctly?
If you’ve ever wondered when it’s appropriate to use a semi-colon, you’re not alone. Let's break down how to use this tricky punctuation mark.
Kill the Thought Verbs! Get Readers Involved
Verbs like "know," "remember," and "imagine" are thought verbs that happen inside a character’s head. They slow the story down. Learn how to replace them with action and detail.
Editing on Facebook with ProWritingAid
Are you a Facebook junkie? Here's why ProWritingAid will make you love it even more.
The Best Way to Ensure Error-Free LinkedIn Posts
Are you a LinkedIn power user? Here's how ProWritingAid can improve your profile.
Edit on Reddit with ProWritingAid!
Need an online editor for your Reddit posts? Use ProWritingAid!
The Best Online Editor for Now Novel
Are you a Now Novel power user? Here's how to edit your work the best way.
How ProWritingAid Can Help You Get More Upwork Jobs
Want to find more Upwork work? Here's why ProWritingAid can help.
The Best Way to Edit on Twitter
Need an online editor for your Twitter account? ProWritingAid can help!
Do You Know the Key Differences Between UK and US English?
What are the key differences between UK and US spellings? We'll show you!
Allusion: What It is and How to Use It Effectively
What is allusion and how can it help your writing? We'll show you!
Can You Still Be a Good Writer if You Never Read?
Is good reading an essential element of good writing? We explore that topic in this post.
How to Make Your Writing Stand Out on the Crowded Internet
On the crowded internet, unique writing is essential. Here's how to make it happen.
Do You Know The Most Important Role of Your Supporting Characters?
Novel supporting characters move the story forward. Discover the relationship to story context and how that influences how you write your characters.