Writer's Toolkit - Institute for Writers

WRITERS TOOLKIT

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Genre Guide: Fiction for Adults

Learn about genres for adult audiences, reader’s expectations, word count, and examples of the genre in both modern and classic examples.

Genre Guide: Children's Literature

Learn about genres for children audiences, reader’s expectations, word count, themes and examples of the genre in both modern and classic examples.

Show Don't Tell

Explore the world of Show Don’t Tell through dialogue, action, sensory images and other techniques to improve your writing.

Formatting Handout

A guide on understanding and interpreting standard proofreading marks and covering the proper techniques of submitting a writing sample.

8 Steps To Get People To Take Your Seriously As A Writer

8 steps to help you improve your confidence, tips on bettering yourself and set up good practices as a writer.

Punctuating Dialogue & How to Use Apostrophes

A comprehensive guide on proper use of punctuating dialogue and using the apostrophes in writing.

Punctuation Handout

Explore the ultimate punctuation guide from quotation marks and how to properly use them in different scenarios.

Last Minute Dialogue Checklist

Polish up your writing with our last minute dialogue checklist. Few things can do more for your story than good dialogue, so it’s worthwhile to get it right.

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Show us what you’ve got and start your new chapter today. Our time-tested courses are designed to help you achieve your personal writing goals. Whether you write for Children, Teens, or Adults, fiction, or nonfiction, we’re ready to help you take your writing to the next level.