Additional Blogs

Fun Fact: This is not my only blog! I've gone a bit "blog happy" as of late. So, if you aren't too busy, why not check out some of my other stuff? I've included links to all my blogs below, as well as a short explanation of what types of topics each blog handles: 


1. An Author's Cup of Tea  ←  You are here. 

  • This blog covers all things writing. Advice, ideas, helpful hints, what have you. This is truly a blog for authors and writers alike. Hopefully, the things you find on here will be your "cup of tea," as the name suggests. I would have preferred to title this blog A Writer's Cup of Tea, but unfortunately, that name was already taken. 

  • Do you struggle to grasp grammar rules? Do style guides go completely over your head? Because if so, this is the blog for you. Here, we grapple with some of the more complex grammar rules and work together to understand them. If you are a struggling writer or an aspiring editor, hopefully this blog will be your "cup of tea," as the name suggests. 

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