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This post explores the origins of homonyms—words spelt and pronounced the same but with different meanings. We’ll discover how we use them in … Homonyms with Harmony, Part 9–Commonly Misused ‘F’ Words

Stay tuned! And now for today’s post: Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here with more tips on tightening our prose, which in turn improves our pace and… Tightening our Prose: Redundancy

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about what hooks a reader, reels them into a story, and keeps them turning the pages. When a reader loses interest, … WHAT DRAWS READER INTO A STORY

Hello, SE’ers. I am veering away from my series on how to insert metaphysical elements into fiction writing to talk about a recent experience with … Revising an older Novel – What I learned

Hi, gang. Craig with you once again. This may seem like an odd one coming from me, because I do a lot of callbacks and Easter Eggs in my own stories.… Member Berries = Not Good

Hi, SEers! Welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. Thanks for joining me for a look at the difficulties in writing out of season.  Let’s face it—… Writing Out of Season

Hello Story Empire friends, A month ago, I began a series entitled Writing Through the Generations. I offered a brief overview of the various era … Writing through the generations: The Silent Generation

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. I’m all about productivity but at the same time, we need to be mindful to take breaks in order to avoid burnout… Writing Intervals: The Pomodoro Technique