How To Write Poetry

Principles on how to write powerful poetic passages, with explanations of how and why these rules work. I'm not saying I write great poetry by any means, but I do take pride in it. I've read on poetry in a few places, but Edgar Allan Poe's "The Poetic Principle" was the best; most of the following tips are based on th...

How to Punctuate Dialogue (Grammar Rules with Examples)

It's the "He said, She said" parts of your book and is a fundamental element of writing. Dialogue allows readers to learn what's on a character's mind. For an author, it's difficult enough to come up with dialogue even without all those pesky grammar rules. Read this quick guide to help learn the most common ways to p...