Writing and Creating Books

Jokes for people who love grammar and punctuation!

Jokes for Those Who Love Grammar and Punctuation

Here are some jokes and wordplay that will tickle the funny bones of people who love grammar and punctuation. I Love Grammar! I Love Punctuation! I Love Wordplay! My three favorite things are eating my family and not using commas. I wanted to marry my English teacher after she got out of jail but, alas, […]

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Zoe Sharp on Finding Your Voice As a Writer

In this video, Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn interviews Zoe Sharp, author of the bestselling thriller series featuring Charlie Fox, ex-Special Forces turned bodyguard, compared by many to Lee Child’s Jack Reacher. This video features tips on writing a series, finding your voice as a writer, hybrid publishing and self-publishing.

Elmore Leonard: 17 Rules for Writers

Elmore Leonard, author of Get Shorty, Rum Punch, Mr. Majestuk, Out of Sight, Hombre, and 52 Pick Up among other titles, died just a few days ago. Here are a few of his favorite rules for writers. Begin writing before you put the coffee on. Never open a book with weather. Avoid prologues. Never use […]

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My Favorite Book Author: Henry David Thoreau

A few of my favorite quotations from Henry David Thoreau. Most are from his bestselling book, Walden. Quotes from Henry David Thoreau I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. He enjoys true leisure who has time to improve his soul’s […]