List of mystery and crime novel tropes
This is a list of tropes commonly found in mystery novels that you can use as inspiration in your own manuscript.
What is a polyptoton? Definition and examples
Polyptoton is the repeating of words derived from the same root. For example, hurried and hurrying derive from the same root word of hurry.
Attain vs. obtain
Attain means to succeed in achieving something or to reach a specified size or amount. Attain implies an effort to achieve, while obtain is to gain possession of something. However, in everyday usage both attain and obtain are often treated as synonyms.
What is a capitonym? Definition and examples
Capitonyms are words whose meanings change when they are capitalised, such as mandarin (the fruit) and Mandarin (the language).
Assumption vs. presumption
Assumption means to accept something as true which isn’t founded on strong evidence, while presumption is based on evidence which has some credibility.
142 memoir publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
These traditional publishers are currently on the search for memoirs.
295 fiction publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
This is a giant, seemingly endless list of fiction publishers who are accepting manuscript submissions this month. Be warned: this list is very, very long.
What is diction? Definition and examples
Diction is the phrasing and word choice that someone makes when writing. In other words, it's the individual choice of words that shapes the voice and style of your prose.
67 historical fiction publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in November 2024
Take a look at the historical fiction publishers on the lookout for manuscripts, just like yours, this month!
Assent vs. consent
Assent indicates the approval of something after careful consideration, while consent implies something is being allowed. For consent, the consenter may not necessarily be happy about the outcome.