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  Orthography: accepted standards for writing a language and spelling words   As English evolved from its Germanic roots over centuries of development, it spread across the globe to become the most-spoken (or the third-most-spoken) language in the world—depending on whom you ask. As the language traveled from continent to continent, however, spellings (and sometimes meanings) began to diverge from their roots, changing the orthography for their dialects. This isn’t surprising when you realize that standardized spelling didn’t begin until the English writer Samuel Johnson published his Dictionary of the English Language in 1755. Noah Webster followed with An American Dictionary of the English Language in 1828. The two camps have been hopelessly divided by their common language ever since. Today, England and her Commonwealth countries (e.g., Australia, Canada, New Zealand) tend to follow standard British spelling, which is based on Dr. Johnson’s dictionary, although each...

If you’ve written a children’s book and want to get a traditional publishing deal, you’ll need to work with a literary agent who specializes in bringing children’s books to market. The children’s book market is very big, and there are many sub-genres or sub-markets inside the children’s book market. There are children’s picture books, children’s literature, board books, concept books, picture story books, early reader books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, tween fiction, and young adult (YA) novels. These different niches represent entirely different markets, so it’s not enough to just find any old agent or publisher to work with. You need to make sure you select a literary agent and publisher who really understand your book and your market. List of Children’s Book Agent Here’s our list 89 literary agents that currently accept submissions for children’s books. We highly recommend you read our full guide to finding a literary agent and make sure you do your research before wr...

Writing is tough. And writing for extended periods can be incredibly stressful, which is why these writing tactics are needed. Most people cannot just dive into multi-hour writing sessions with ease. Any new or experienced writer can get distracted by the chaos of a regular day or unexpected emergency. Many of us are lucky to find even one uninterrupted hour each day where we are still competent enough to write after the obligations of work, family, and society have taken their toll. By that time, most people just want to unwind or go to bed and prepare for the toils of the following day, not turn their brains inside out looking for verbal gold. That’s why you should try to improve your writing process as much as possible with this writing techniques list. There are many ways to jumpstart or shortcut the laborious process of manually drafting your content. The efficient communicator uses the right tools for the job to wring as much output as possible from every calorie of input. W...

  One of the key elements to writing a good story or a best-selling book is the perspective in which it is written. Before writing your book, take all the time you need to decide which is the best point of view that you can use. The perspective is extremely important because this is how the readers will approach your story. Ask yourself, “What kind of narrator will best tell this story?” Let’s learn about the different perspectives of a narrator: First-Person Perspective The first-person perspective is also known as the “I or We Point of View.” When writing in this perspective, we use singular first-person pronouns such as  I, me, mine, and myself and plural first-person pronouns such as  we, us, our, and ourselves. We also use the first-person perspective when we are referring to ourselves, our thoughts, or our experiences. Let’s take a look at first-person sentences below: I scraped my knee when I fell. We should wait until the bus comes. I am doing th...

  If you were ever told that you were “the apple of someone’s eye” or to “break a leg,” then you’ve already encountered metaphors. Metaphors are an important literary device you can use to illustrate an important point, but you have to make sure you know how to use metaphors properly. Let’s take a look at what metaphors are and how to use them correctly: What is a Metaphor? A metaphor is: when you compare one object or idea to a different object or idea an idea that you compare to a similar idea for the sake of symbolism a figurative way of stating an experience Metaphors are a form of figurative language, meaning that when you read a metaphor you should not take it for its literal definition. When I say you are the apple of my eye, I don’t mean that you literally are an apple that came from my eye. It means I just really like you! Imagine how funny it would sound if we took the following metaphors literally: She is the black sheep of the family. New York City is a ...

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In this article, you’ll discover the big reason why you should meditate for your physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Did you know that in the UK alone 526,000 workers suffer from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, and in 2017, 12.5 million working days were lost to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety? Here are the statistics . If you have a hectic work schedule, I’m sure these figures don’t shock you. Work overload, tension between colleagues, fear of job loss, financial difficulties, and conflicting demands on your time and energy at home can leave you feeling drained, exhausted, and running on empty while you lie awake at night trying to find solutions. This constant spiral of feeling nervous, low on energy, and having your mind racing through possibilities leaves you feeling tired, frustrated, and concerned about your ability to cope. Why People Don’t Meditate Despite the growing number of scientific studies and the popularity of meditation in the corp...

Insomnia will ruin your life if you ignore it. Maybe it doesn’t seem like that big a deal if you lay awake at night for only 45 minutes or so before you fall asleep. But sleep deprivation can increase your risk of catching all kinds of diseases, from heart disease to cancer to Alzheimer’s. And if that weren’t bad enough, sleep deprivation also dramatically increases your risk for all kinds of mental health problems like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and more. Losing even an hour of sleep each night to insomnia could cost you big in the long run. Insomnia Symptoms Fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating or focusing are some of the common symptoms of insomnia (and sleep deprivation). Each year, one in four Americans develop insomnia . Worldwide, 20% of people are sleep deprived . The number is growing and continues to increase. Despite the statistics and studies proving the harmful effects of insomnia, too many of us simply ignore the prob...

Horror is a genre that has launched the careers of many bestselling authors like Stephen King and Dean Koontz. A good horror novel creates a compelling and frightening story that draws readers in and never lets them go until the story ends. A great horror novel sticks in readers minds for many years to come. If you’ve written a good horror novel and you want to get your book traditionally published, you’ll need a great literary agent to represent you, help you hone your writing craft, and sell your book to a major publisher. You can also check out our guide on how to get your book published. So our team researched the top horror agents that currently accept submissions from new and experienced novelists. List of Horror Agents Here’s our list of 77 horror agents that are currently accepting submissions from authors like you. 1. Alec Shane Agency Link: www.writershouse.com Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/alec-shane 2. Ginger Clark Agency Link: www.cur...