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Language conventions encompass a broad array of rules that govern how we structure speech. From the basic building blocks, like nouns and pronouns, to the more complicated embellishments such as adjectives and adverbs, each component plays a vital role in communication and writing. The following language components occur in natural speech (often without realising) but…

The most cavernous gap in writing is the chasm between fiction and non-fiction. They’re both genres that are written to entertain, but in the case of fiction, the story is largely invented – it didn’t actually happen (in this world, anyway). Non-fiction tends to revolve around real events, people or places – think of biographies…

If you’re anything like me, you’ll take any opportunity to spice up your writing with interesting words. Think of it like a cabinet of curiosities, and you’re curating the most bizarre ideas and out-there word choices. Sometimes, you’re able to find these things naturally with a bit of thought, but other times, they can be…

Copyright laws in the UK are designed to protect the intellectual property rights of creators, ensuring that their original works are legally safe from unauthorised use. Many different forms of art – like literary, dramatic, musical or other mediums – come under copyright from the point of their creation. It’s a fairly complicated world, so…

Evocative language is possibly the holy grail of writing. Your reader will be made well aware of invisible things like sudden shifts in atmosphere and lots of other juicy story stuff when using the senses to describe events or characters. Relying on the senses is a good way for authors to clearly display their intentions,…

Did you know that about 60% of English-language books are produced by the ‘Big Five’ publishers? With such a staggering market share, and being responsible for a flood of high-quality literature, the Big Five publishers are set apart from the rest for a reason. But where did they come from, and how did they manage…