Most writers have been stuck for a word at some point. When you’re writing your first draft, a great piece of advice is to keep writing and think about the perfect word later.
When "later" comes, it’s helpful to have a thesaurus on hand. With ProWritingAid, you can put the heavy, leather-bound volumes back on the shelf and find relevant synonyms right in our editor.
You know those bite-size candy bars you get for Halloween? Flash fiction is similar; tiny, but still tasty. In this article, we’re going to explore flash fiction and what makes it so fun. Here's what it is, why it's awesome, and how to write it.
Do you know how to produce clear, fluid writing for your readers? In this webinar, you'll learn how to craft sentences that produce clarity for readers, how to effectively organise information for readers, and how you can create writing that provides a fluid and low-effort reading experience for your audience.
Have you got questions about the editing process? We’ve got answers! Hear from editing gurus Kristina Stanley and Lisa Lepki in this live Q&A session. Register for free today!
If you're on the fence about self-publishing, Chandler Bolt of the Self-Publishing School has four pieces of advice for you. The main one? Books have far too much power for doubt to be allowed to overwhelm their potential. Here's why you should ditch the self-publishing doubt and dive in.
Back in 2017, we listed our favorite Facebook groups and tons of readers wrote in sharing amazing groups that hadn't made the cut. So, for 2020, we're adding more great Facebook groups to our list.
Today, anyone with a laptop can publish books. In this article, we'll discuss what you need to know about Amazon and what you can do to make your book stand out among millions of book titles. This is the ultimate game plan for self-published authors.
Dialogue, dialogue tags, and action beats. Commas, dashes, and quotation marks. Punctuating dialogue doesn't have to be difficult. Here's what you need to know.
Slow Writing is the simple way to banish boring creative writing. We explain how it works, share examples, and outline the benefits you'll see in your classroom.
We're hiring in our tech, support and marketing teams! ProWritingAid is growing by leaps and bounds and our community is always the first place we start looking when we are hiring. If you already use and love ProWritingAid, then you are already well-equipped to be part of our team. Find everything you need to know in this article.
Have a story you need to tell, but afraid you don't have the budget? Here are some tips for publishing your story without breaking the bank. Here's how you can become an indie author on a budget.
One of the toughest parts of being an author is tackling your own marketing. Too often, writers rely on tactics without having an underlying strategy. Join book marketing and mindset coach Sue Campbell as she tells us about the foundation of every good book marketing plan in this webianar replay.
Are you taking on NaNoWriMo for the first time this November? Read our eight tips and tricks to find out what you can expect and how to prepare.
In this webinar, Book Coach Jennie Nash, CEO of Author Accelerator, shows us how to avoid this heartbreaking and costly mistake by focusing on our point and our purpose. Register for FREE now!
ProWritingAid + Wattpad: together at last!
Do your characters feel flat? Here's how to develop traits to create three-dimensional characters that come to life in your novel.
Have you wondered if you need a synopsis when self-publishing? You don't, but it can be a fantastic tool for improving your writing, working with cover designers, and writing compelling copy to sell your book. Here are five key ways you can use your book synopsis.
There’s never been a better time to be a writer. The advent of self-publishing means that you can get your books to your readers quickly, and without many of the costs of traditional publishing. In this article, self-publishing expert Mark Dawson explains the 5 steps you need to take to be successful in getting your books out there.
Great writers also tend to be great readers. Reading intentionally, rewriting what you read, and analyzing structure are just a few ways you can use your reading to support your writing. In this article, we look at some reading exercises you can use to develop your own writing style.
In this article, Book Coach Jennie Nash, CEO of Author Accelerator, outlines five questions you should ask yourself before you start writing your novel. Find out how to avoid making mistakes that could cost you readers by focussing on your point and your purpose.
