Don’t Force the Rhyme
carriejonesbooks What exactly even is a forced rhyme? Carrie Jones Apr 14, 2026 I was recently helping a poet/author who was worried about forced rhyme moments and then she realized she…
Wednesday Writing Wisdom
Archetype, Stereotype, or Cliché? What’s the Difference?
And a random photo of Barbies because it’s Wednesday and why not. Carrie Jones Apr 07, 2026 Someone asked what the difference is between an archetype and a stereotype. So…
The Two Main Keys to Hooking Your Readers: Curiosity and Care
Write Better Now Roundup Have you ever been at a party and someone tells a story and you just don’t care? Have you ever been that person telling the story…
SIX (ACTUALLY ONLY FIVE) QUICK HINTS ABOUT HOW TO KEEP YOUR READERS READING
We’re talking about hooks here. So, last week I talked about hooking your readers. And I promised that I’d keep talking about it. I am keeping that promise. Hooking your…
The Power of Silence In Writing
And how to put it on the page Sound. It often surrounds us. But sometimes it is just completely and utterly gone. I don’t know if you’ve ever been in…