So you're a writer. My condolences. You might be a fresh faced creative writing major, or a veteran freelancer, or a new writing convert with a fancy pen and a lot of ideas. There are many different ...

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Writing a book can be intimidating. For some, it may seem like an insurmountable endeavor. But I assure you it is not. Over the years I’ve met hundreds of authors. And one thing I’ve discovered is ...

Imagine the challenge publishers face, pouring over thousands of manuscripts to determine if a book will be a hit. One professor thinks she has a tool to bring some science to that art. Imagine the ...

Writing in a conversational style with high readability scores will likely engage a broader audience and enhance reader comprehension and enjoyment. Use tools like Microsoft Word's readability stats ...

This page provides guidelines and examples to help maintain consistency in written materials produced throughout UAB. It is based on three common style guides: the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook, The ...