by Stefanie Newell | Jun 6, 2016 | The Writer's Tool Box
What do you do if you find that someone has plagiarized your writing? It’s unthinkable, but you should always be prepared for the worst, especially where copyright law is concerned. Fortunately, the law heavily favors the copyright holder in these situations. This is...
by Stefanie Newell | May 23, 2016 | Writing Tips
When you hear a bump in the night, you’re scared. When you see a shadow pass by in the corner of your eye, you’re scared. Why are you scared? Probably because of Stephen King’s horror stories. Stephen King is the author of The Shining, Carrie, Cujo, and 51 other...
by Stefanie Newell | May 16, 2016 | Writing Tips
Ever since you began writing, odds are there have been mistakes in your work. Don’t feel bad about that, it happens to every single writer out there. Every writer—whether they are just starting out or if they are well established in the field—has made writing errors....
by Stefanie Newell | May 9, 2016 | Tips For Writers
Pen names have been a part of literature for as long as literature has been around. Women authors used to write under male names, some authors didn’t want to be known as authors, and some wanted to write outside of their established genre. The same reasons for using a...
by Stefanie Newell | May 2, 2016 | Tips For Writers
You have already read about protagonists and antagonists on this blog, but so far we haven’t taken the time to discuss the other characters that give your story a sense of substance and reality. There are over 7 billion people in the world; your book is bound to have...