English can be a tricky language. Take the words that and which, for example. They are both relative pronouns that restate the antecedent to make the sentence clearer, and they both function as either a noun or an adjective in the sentence. Some say that which is supposed to be used with parenthetical information and that is supposed to be used with […]
There are several instances when brackets are necessary. Use brackets, not parentheses, to clarify or add to an original quote. Use brackets as parentheses within parentheses. This is typically used in bibliographic references. Use brackets to show the pronunciation of a word. Use brackets surrounding sic and italicize it. (Sic is used to indicate that what is written […]
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Words can be confusing. There are thousands of words in the English language, and changing one letter can completely change the meaning. So learn the meaning of the words that may confuse you: Adverse vs. Averse Uninterested vs. Disinterested Suppose vs. Supposed Oriented vs. Orientated Democratic Party vs. Democrat Party Let’s discuss adverse and averse. A ‘d’ is […]
Incorporating necessary backstory without making the story complicated or overly detailed for the reader can be done in a variety of ways. I have come up with tips to get you thinking about how to work in the backstory for your book. Present first, then flashback. Begin with a dramatic moment in the present, […]
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