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Should you use ProWritingAid for short stories and novels?

Most authors have heard of ProWritingAid, but many haven’t explored it and may not know how best to use it. In this blog post, I’ll go over whether ProWritingAid is helpful for short stories and novels, as well as whether your writing is safe when you use it. ProWritingAid describes itself as “the essential toolkit for every storyteller” and prides itself on empowering writers. There are over 3 million users of ProWritingAid across the world. I want to focus on how ProWritingAid can be used to make your writing better and why I’m comfortable using the software on my own… Read More »Should you use ProWritingAid for short stories and novels?

Common questions about gender-neutral language

As a non-binary person, I’m often asked about gender-neutral language, especially as it’s something I’m generally vocal about. I’ve written answers to some common questions about gender-neutral language, including gender-neutral terms people can use to be more inclusive or to specifically use for non-binary people.

This blog post includes advice about using gender-neutral words, terms you can use instead of gendered versions, how to refer to non-binary people, and more.

How to build emotional intimacy in a romance story

When most people ask about writing intimacy, they mean spicy sex scenes. But intimacy isn’t synonymous with sex life, it’s about connections and emotional closeness as well. Knowing how to build emotional intimacy in a romance story is just as important, if not more important, as knowing how to write sex scenes. Find out what emotional intimacy is and how to write it into your romance story, whether you’re a short story writer, a romance novel writer, or both. What is emotional intimacy? Emotional intimacy is about being connected to and knowing your partner on a deep level. Like sexual… Read More »How to build emotional intimacy in a romance story