We’ve shared our pet peeves and highlighted the things you should not do in your flash fiction submissions. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental tips for writing flash fiction. Cause it ain’t easy! For Flash Fiction Online, stories must be between 500 and 1000 words. Whew! Those are some tight restrictions, and that’s not a […]
How To Use The Colon
Mignon Fogarty, Grammar Girl Today’s topic is how to use colons. One of my favorite old grammar books, titled “Punctuate It Right,” has a wonderful name for the colon: the author calls it the mark of expectation or addition. That’s because the colon signals that what comes next is directly related to the previous sentence. Often, it’s almost
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How to Write Complex Female Villains
Women are continuously fighting for gender equality and although it may feel easy to write a heroic female character, creating a complex female villain can be a little tougher. Not wanting to play into stereotypes or perceived weaknesses, it’s understandable why some writers struggle to write impactful villains that don’t offend female readers. Use Sexuality
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