Crutch words are filler words that, if they were removed, wouldn’t affect the meaning of a sentence at all—and might actually improve it. Learn to spot common culprits in this post.

Balancing descriptive details with a compelling narrative can be tricky. Use this Conflict Sandwich recipe to help you make a pièce de résistance.

By breaking down the elements of blurbs that consistently sell books, you, too, can create a compelling blurb. And the good news is, it’s not as hard as you think, and might even help you make your plot better.