Brandon Ballard

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well and finding ways to feel creatively fulfilled. Today I’m talking about scenes. A great scene is the backbone of … 5 Tips for Writing a Great Scene Setting the scene and being aware of your surroundings is an important aspect of writing. However,…

Silly question: Do you want to write something to convince your readers to do something or agree with your point of view? We have some things in … 6 Persuasive Writing Tips and Techniques for Beginners Persuasive writing doesn’t have to always be in personal/business negotiations. Certain aspects of a…

I’m not someone who believes in the classic “writing rules” nor am I one to give writing advice often, but I thought it might helpful to share some … Writing Tips From A Self-Published Author Still getting back into the old schedule, writing tips for today have been delayed. I’m…

“There is no right age to start, and when you start that becomes the right age.” When I started freelancing, I didn’t know anything about it. I don’t… FREELANCE WRITING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS. Working freelance is a good way of managing your own time but comes with its own challenges.…

Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs People often mix up the terms homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Although these terms are similar and have an… Writing Tip: HOMONYMS My apologies for the delay in posting today it’s been a busy week with work deadlines and a family emergency so I’m just trying to…

Hey, everyone! Whoa, long time no see there. I lost track of time in the busyness of working on my own writing. Today I’d like to share some tips for… Beginner Writing Tips I have spoken a lot about skills and tips for existing writers, but today is going to…

If you are like me, I’m good at spotting a few mistakes, but then it all seems to blur, and I get drawn into the story and the editing goes to pot. Writing Tips–On Editing I will admit that I am not the best at editing. However, while I may…

Who doesn’t want to eliminate boring writing, right? Today, freelance proofreader and editor Kelsey Bryant shares five actionable tips to level up … 5 Tips to Eliminate Boring Writing Don’t get caught in the doldrums when writing, your stories tend to follow your personality of when you wrote them. A…