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.
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).
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.
What is an allusion? Definition and examples
An allusion is a common or well-known reference to something, such as a person, event, thing, or place.
Introducing main characters later on in your novel or series
The most important thing to do when introducing a character later on in your novel or series is to foreshadow the need for them. You'll want to leave a gap that this new character can naturally fill, even if it's subtle.
What are scare quotes and how can you use them in your creative writing?
Scare quotes are quotation marks used to show your reader that the meaning of the word or phrase placed in quotation marks should not be taken literally.
What is an isocolon (literary device)? Definition and examples
An isocolon is a literary device which repeats clauses of equal or near grammatical and structural form.
A beginner’s guide to show, don’t tell
Show, don’t tell means showing how your character experiences something rather than telling your reader what that something is.