Rachel Paige

Some action has to be stated, but not all action does. Which ones can you leave out?

Coming up with ideas can he hard. Here's where to start.

What's the difference between an ellipses and a dash in dialogue? How do you know when to use them?

Confused on when to use apostrophes or how to use them correctly? Find your answers here.

Similes and metaphors aren't just for poetry. Learn how to use them as a means of characterization and to evoke emotion.

Sentences make writing sing. If you struggle with pacing or making powerful sentences, the length might be part of the problem.

Unsure when to start a new paragraph? Read here to learn about the camera; a useful trick for paragraph breaks.

What does it mean to write in third person? Are some POVs better than others? This is a list of POV types and their characteristics.