You enjoy the idea of audible, but the actual experience has been hit or miss in your estimation. Why?  In many cases, it all comes down to the narration x-factor. Bluntly stated: The aural stylings of a meh voice actor can taint the best of books.  So to help you cut through the muck, we’ve curated a list of the top audiobook narrators. Let’s jump right in. What’s In This Post:  [hide] How Do I Choose An Audiobook Narrator?  15 of the Best Audiobook Narrators  1. Richard Morant 2. Leah Remini 3. Raymond Porter 4. Julia Whelan 5. Saskia Maarleveld 6. Stephen Fry ..read more

What is a book, exactly? Technically and rudimentarily speaking, it’s a compendium of pages bound together with a protective cover.  The word “book” is also used to describe stories and other recorded words on materials other than paper. We won’t dive into the minutia of what constitutes a tome and what doesn’t, but we are unpacking 15 interesting facts about books below. What’s In this Post:  [hide] 15 Random and Fun Facts About Books Every Writer Should Know  1. Millions of Books Have Been Published 2. There’s No Consensus on the Longest Book Ever Written 3. Gutenberg’s ..read more

Meditating is more than sitting quietly and focusing on your breath — (although that is also an option). There are myriad ways to develop a meditation practice, including guided imagery, body scans, and walking. But have you ever heard of writing as meditation?   It may sound contradictory. After all, meditation is usually associated with sitting still, not scribing.  However, mindful writing exercises are also effective concentration-building tools — plus, there’s a creativity boost cherry on top. What’s In This Article?  [hide] What Is Meditative Writing?  How D ..read more

Researching pseudonyms for authors is an academic pursuit in and of itself, and an author’s pen name can reveal a lot about their life and time.  So today, we’re looking at 15 writers who’ve shed their “government names” in favor of something different. What’s in this post:  [hide] What Is a Pen Name or Pseudonym? Why Do Authors with Pen Names Use Them? 15 Famous Pen Names and the Writers Behind Them  1. Anne Rice / Anne Rampling / A.N. Roquelaure 2. Mark Twain 3. Elena Ferrante 4. Acton, Currer, and Ellis Bell 5. Pablo Neruda 6. Andre Norton / Andrew North / Allen Weston ..read more

How often do you question if you’re using the correct punctuation or proper verb tenses when you’re writing?  Do you have a grammar app but sometimes wonder if the suggestions are correct for the type of writing your doing? A high-quality English grammar book is essential for writing well.  Some grammar books are better than others, so choose one that explains proper grammar for your type of writing, and that’s tailored to your needs.   What’s In This Article?  [hide] Why Writers Need a Good English Grammar Book  15 of the Best Books on Grammar  1. The ..read more

Do you and your love partner make daily efforts to strengthen and improve your relationship? If not, you might want to pay attention because the quality of your love relationship determines your overall happiness and even your health. All couples, whether married or dating, straight or gay, should consciously take action to keep their relationship strong and healthy for the long haul. One valuable way to do this is by reading books for couples or marriage books offering concrete steps to enhance the love, trust, respect, and intimacy between you. R eading together could be a great date night i ..read more

Whether you’re a writer trying to describe your characters or simply writing a message to a loved one, finding the right word can be difficult.  Today, we’ll help you find extraordinary words by highlighting those that start with the letter e. E is a quite popular letter, appearing in 11% of all words. Did you know that the letter e is the most common one in the alphabet, used more than the other letters?  If you’re looking for positive words that start with e to describe a person, you are in luck, as the list is endless. How Positive “E” Words Can Help You Develop a Book Character’s ..read more

Do you dream of becoming a best-selling author? Or maybe you want to be a web content writer who makes six figures a year. Whichever the case, writing prompt generators can be a huge help.  Today, we’re taking a 360-look at writing prompts. What’s their purpose? How can you come up with creative prompts? And we’ll finish with a review of six generators. Cozy up, grammar geeks (#ProudNerd), it’s time to dissect the wide world of name and story generators. What’s in this post:  [hide] What Is the Purpose of Creative Writing Prompts?  What Is a Writing Prompt Generator? How Do ..read more

Double consonants are a complicated part of the English language. Mastering the rules affecting them will level up your spelling comprehension.  But fair warning: things can — and do — get confusing. Double consonants aren’t what you would call “straightforward.” So if you’re learning English or brushing up on the basics, it’s wise to spend time reviewing double consonants and when to apply them. To that end, we’ve made this double consonant study sheet. There’s even a quiz at the end to test your skills.  What’s In This Article?  [hide] What is a Double Consonant?  Do ..read more

Writers don’t have trouble finding their own voice, but what about when you need other voices, as in character dialogue?  A conversation between two or more characters is almost as much about what they don’t say as what they do.  A writer must paint the scene with words and then find the right words for the character dialogue. This is when two incredible forms of writing collide into a “must-read” copy.  What’s In This Article?  [hide] What is Dialogue? How to Write Dialogue Between Two Characters (or More) Bad Dialogue: You’ll Know It When You See It How to Write D ..read more