Writing Dialogue: Eight Straightforward Tips (Plus Examples)

Writing Dialogue: Eight Straightforward Tips (Plus Examples)

Writing Dialogue: Eight Straightforward Tips (Plus Examples) This post was first published in March 2012 and last updated in June 2025. Unless you’re creating flash fiction or something decidedly experimental, writing dialogue is essential. Great dialogue can immerse...
Using Apostrophes Correctly: From the Easy to the Tricky Cases

Using Apostrophes Correctly: From the Easy to the Tricky Cases

Using Apostrophes Correctly: From the Easy to the Tricky Cases This post was first published in November 2016 and last updated in May 2025. I think it’s a safe bet that you’ve come across the apostrophe before. (If not … there are two in the previous sentence.)...