THE PLATFORM 
EDUCATION
If you’ve spent any amount of time in online reading or writing circles, you’ve probably come across posts like this titled ‘X Times Men Didn’t Know How to Write Female Book Characters,’ each featuring screenshots of tragically sexist prose. Or maybe you, like me,...
Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, learning about the different types of character you encounter in media can help you better analyze that media. Knowing about different types of characters and how they’re used will give you the vocabulary you need to discern...
I don’t know about you, but when I start learning a new skill, I want to know everything about it right away. How do I get started? What do I need to get started? How could this new skill transform my life? Being an incessant researcher of new pastimes, I love a good...
Anyone who says you have to purchase writing software if you want to be a ‘real’ or ‘serious’ writer is lying. It’s perfectly legitimate and fine to draft in Google Docs or Microsoft Word or even a notebook if that’s what you have access to. That being said, writing...
What does the word ‘absurd’ bring to mind for you? A lot of people associate ‘absurd’ with ‘ridiculous,’ usually in a humorous context, but sometimes not. If someone tells you an outlandish story, you might balk and say “that’s absurd!” to indicate that you don’t...
Maybe you’ve just started your writing journey and you’re wondering whether you should have a pen name, or maybe you’re an established author wondering if it’s too late to switch it up. Either way, the question you’re asking is the same: is a pen name right for you?...
If you’re brand new to writing, you may feel like you’re at a bit of a loss. Where do you even get started? Maybe you took a creative writing class and just enjoyed writing poems, or maybe you’ve always had ‘write a book’ on your bucket list. You may even be a...
Did you know that the font you use has an impact on the way any given reader might perceive your book? For example, The Book Designer site talks about the importance of fonts and currently has dozens of articles on this topic alone! Fonts like Webdings or Comic...
True or false: getting traditionally published means the publishing house will handle your marketing, and they’re going to do their darndest to make sure your book sells as many copies as possible. False! This is a common misconception amongst writers new...
