When to Capitalize Mom and Dad

When to Capitalize Mom and Dad

You know them well and talk to them regularly. They raised you and made you breakfast, lunch, and dinner and taught you the power of contractions. But now you’re writing about them, and you’re not quite sure whether to capitalize mom and dad in your story...
Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference

Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference

You know the problem. You’re in the middle of writing when the dread settles in. You fear you used the wrong word. Should you use too, to, or two? You want to write a book people want to read. And that means you’ve got to get your words right. Well, calm...