It's important to consider the whole sentence before committing to signs and marketing...😅

* It got more worser - Instead: It got worse. * Each time he baked, the results got more better - Instead: Each time he baked, the results got better The issue is a double comparison. English has a built-in way to compare things. You either use “more” or you modify the word itself—not both.

Writing Tip - avoid using descriptors such as: - The apartment smelled like burnt pizza and broken dreams (broken dreams do not have a smell, and this is *very* abstract) - His voice was like velvet over steel (this is cliché, arguably corny, and sounds like AI writing)

Pro writing tip: maps can be obnoxious, let nature design them for you!

You wanted it, and here it is! Let's talk about writing rain in your novels without being cliche about it.

Ideas for Writing Healing Magic In the magic series, we're going to review a whole host of magic types! Magic systems are more than flashy spells and glowing hands. They're rules, rituals, and consequences—the invisible architecture behind every fireball, healing touch, or whispered curse.…

Wikipedia has put out a comprehensive list of how to spot AI writing (for now). Keep in mind, humans naturally do many of these, so watch for multiple instances of many of these before jumping to conclusions It's going to get harder spotting AI the more it develops en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Statement About AI Use It's only natural these days that people are curious about the use of AI in professional settings. This, of course, is also important to a lot of people in fields that have been immediately threatened or encroached upon by generative AI like Claude or ChatGPT. These fields…

A question has come in on our feedback form asking if AI is used to write articles: I'll always be transparent about the use of AI, marking any content (where possible) that's been generated by AI, which is not a lot. It would be faster, and I'd be able to get out more articles a year, but...

Ideas for Writing Spirit Magic In the magic series, we're going to review a whole host of magic types! Magic systems are more than flashy spells and glowing hands. They're rules, rituals, and consequences—the invisible architecture behind every fireball, healing touch, or whispered curse.…

Your character is going through it ... how do you write emotional pain? By reader request, get some inspiration here! #writingcommunity #howto

Time magic is one of the most powerful kinds of magic there is, and one of the hardest to write. Consider these writing tips!

Need some ideas on how to portray an emotion in your writing? This set of D-Scripts are for you!

It's not just romance or romantasy books that have love arcs. Here, we discuss what love is, what it isn't, and give lots of examples on how to SHOW love in your novels.

The next three D-Scripts were going to be about describing floods, flood survival, and rain. Considering the recent deadly flooding in Texas, we're going to postpone those a while and work to get another D-Script up soon.

Want to bend reality in your writing? Chaos magic is an awesome way to do that. Let's discuss how to bend all the rules.

Portraying Consent When Writing Novels. Consent isn't boring, but finding the words and descriptions without breaking the scene can be harder than your MMC! Learn to write with consent but also learn the huge red flags to avoid. descriptionary.wordpress.com/2023/11/22/p...

Want to check in on your character's heights in relation to each other? There's a tool for that! See if she really just comes up to his collarbone or if your mind is getting the measurements wrong. www.heightcomparison.com #authors #writingcommunity

The Oxford Comma helps with clarity. One of the last things you want is to make your readers have to stop and go back to reread something. You'll kill your flow.

AI does a ... decent (?) job at replicating human writing. Ish. It's only going to get better though. For now, even AI uses em dashes wrong. It even overuses them. You're not going to be able tell based on something so minor.

Including dreams in your novel? Here's some tips to on how to do it without confusing your readers. #ByRequest #writerscommunity #howto descriptionary.wordpress.com/2023/11/01/w...

When writing magic into your novels, have you considered the world of dream magic? Let's talk about how to do it! Ideas for Writing Dream Magic descriptionary.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/i...

We've majorly expanded the list on how to write consent without it killing the mood! Check out the "How to Approach Consensual Sex or Intimacy without being Boring" section for a TONNE of new examples. #writingcommunity #romance #darkromance descriptionary.wordpress.com/2023/11/22/p...

Level up your character descriptions! Learn how to write backs—strong, soft, scarred, and real. Get tips, examples, and inspiration for every story. Read the new guide! #writingcommunity #authors

Writing a character with chronic pain? Avoid clichés, romanticism, and lazy shorthand. This guide breaks down how to write pain that hurts—with empathy, depth, and realism #byrequest #writingcommunity

Rules are made for breaking. Carefully. And within moderation.

Once a month for probably the next year, we'll be releasing one of these for different type of magic! If there's a type of magic you want to see, let us know. We'll keep it going until we're out of them. #writingcommunity #fantasy #authors

Determination is a powerful emotion that can tell your readers a lot about your characters. Write it effectively.

All you fantasy writers out there, we've got help for you on how to write fire magic!

One of the most common injuries to write in fiction is bruising. Let's discuss what they are, what they look like (including on dark skin), and give descriptive examples!

This one is for our spicy authors out there. What are Doms, Subs, and Switches? Did you know there are types? Where do your characters fall? #authors #romance #education

When writing, it's important to learn how to scale injuries as to not lose impact. Let's talk about it!

"Very" is one of those words in writing you should avoid where possible in favour of stronger writing. Here's some ways of replacing it (not our pic - but we don't know whose it is)

We all get a little vengeful sometimes, but how do you write that villain who has it seething beneath the surface? Get some inspiration here! #amwriting #writingcommunity #authors

By your request! Wanting to write a little dancing into your novel? Descriptionary is here to help you make it great! #writingcommunity #authorcommunity

We personify things naturally in the way we speak. But how is it done in writing? How do you avoid overdoing it? #writingcommunity #authorcommunity

Adding details about the arms of a character in a novel can tell us a lot! Learn how to do it well. #writingcommunity

Sometimes, this is what editing is like. Have any tips to help people stay on track? #WritingCommunity #authors

A request came in for help on how to describe confusion in writing. We've got you! descriptionary.wordpress.com/2023/10/27/d... #writingcommunity#help#authorcommunity

The Art of the Chase Scene: Being Chased At their core, chase scenes are powerful tools for character development, plot advancement, and engagement. A well-crafted chase scene reveals who a character really is through the decisions they make under pressure. When your protagonist must choose…

Finding the right way to write how people sympathize and empathize with others can be hard, especially with different cultures having different norms. Let's talk about how to write this in your novel! descriptionary.wordpress.com/2024/11/10/d... #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #help

Needing to write about cloaks, capes & robes? Get it right! From fabrics to how minute differences mean another garment entirely, you can find it here with over 50 different types, including some similar garments. #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #help

As part of the What We Wear D-Scripts, here's how to use fastenings such as buttons, brooches, pins, and more in your writing! #writingcommunity #authors #help #amwriting

Describing purple in writing! Includes symbology and purple and the human body. descriptionary.wordpress.com/2022/04/12/d... #WritingCommmunity #authorcommunity

How to describe Grey (Gray) in your writing, including symbolism of this shade. descriptionary.wordpress.com/2022/04/03/d... #authors #WritingCommunity

Describe It: Pink descriptionary.wordpress.com/2022/04/03/d... Descriptionary has D-Scripts for describing every category of colour! Check it out!

While we work on getting the details right on the capes, cloaks, and robes D-Script that's upcoming ... #WritingCommmunity #AuthorsCommunity