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ProWritingAid in the Classroom

Kyle A. Massa is the author of the short fiction collection Monsters at Dusk and the novel Gerald Barkley Rocks. He lives in upstate New York with his wife and their two cats. Learn more about Kyle and his work at his website, kyleamassa.com.

How to Use the ProWritingAid Dialogue Check

Dialogue is how your readers learn characters’ thoughts and sometimes their personality traits. The key to effective dialogue is to manage your use of dialogue tags. In this article, we explain how to use ProWritingAid's Dialogue Tag check.

Writing Stories with Many Characters: How to Do It

Writing a story with a huge cast? Here are some tips on managing all those characters, and the plotlines they inevitably create.

How to Type E with an Accent

Have you encountered a word like "fiancée" that has an e with an accent? In this article we break down what an accented e means, how it's pronounced, and teach you how to create é using keyboard shortcuts.

Should You Use a Comma Before "such as"?

Should you use a comma before "such as"? We explain how to correctly punctuate a sentence using "such as" in this article.

How to Find Inspiration When It Won’t Find You

Do you want to write but aren't sure where to start? In this post, we offer tips for finding writing inspiration... even if you feel lost!

What does it mean when someone sends me OFC?

Do you know what "OFC" means? In text-messaging, "OFC" typically stands for "of course" (or "of f*cking course"). In writing, "OFC" can also stand for "original female character." Learn the meaning of OFC here.

Everyday vs Every Day: When and Why to Use Them

"Everyday" is an adjective used to describe something ordinary or usual. "Every day" is a phrase that means "each day." Here's how to correctly use "everyday" vs "every day."

Hemingway vs. ProWritingAid: Which Is Best?

Unsure whether you should use ProWritingAid or Hemingway? Compare price, features, and usability of the two writing apps in this article.

How to Write Great Characters

Character development is all about drawing readers' attention to the right details at the right time—and that's only the beginning! In this article, author Kyle Massa explains how voice, physical description, and backstory can bring your characters to life.

How to Outline Your Novel

Bored of bullet points? Here are 3 more interesting ways to outline your novel. Whether you prefer pen and paper or a screen, you'll find a method that suits your writing style.

Imitation in Writing: Using It to Find Your Voice

As writers, we often begin by imitating the work of our predecessors. How do we go from that stage to the next, when we discover our unique voices as writers? This article should get you started.

Should I Take Risks in My Writing?

Is your writing risky enough? Or maybe too risky? Either way, let's examine some reasons you may (or may not) want to take some risks with your work.

Short Stories: How to Share Them

Short stories aren't quite as easy to sell as novels. Do you have a story you're fond of, yet you're unsure how to use it? If so, this article is for you.

How to Make an Audiobook

Author Kyle Massa shares five things to consider when you start recording your own audiobooks. Spoiler alert: it's not as difficult as you'd think!

Great Books on Writing

From Le Guin to King, many writers have weighed in on writing itself. Here are some fantastic books that will help make your work even better.

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Articles by Kyle A. Massa

The Writing Process

Blogging and Content Writing

Grammar Rules

Business Writing

Writing Apps

How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

How to Use the ProWritingAid Dialogue Check

Writing Stories with Many Characters: How to Do It

How to Type E with an Accent

Should You Use a Comma Before "such as"?

How to Find Inspiration When It Won’t Find You

What does it mean when someone sends me OFC?

Everyday vs Every Day: When and Why to Use Them

Hemingway vs. ProWritingAid: Which Is Best?

How to Write Great Characters

How to Outline Your Novel

Imitation in Writing: Using It to Find Your Voice

Should I Take Risks in My Writing?

Short Stories: How to Share Them

How to Make an Audiobook

Great Books on Writing

Grammar Guide

You're Currently Browsing:

Articles by Kyle A. Massa

The Writing Process

Blogging and Content Writing

Grammar Rules

Business Writing

Writing Apps

How to Use ProWritingAid

ProWritingAid in the Classroom

How to Use the ProWritingAid Dialogue Check

Writing Stories with Many Characters: How to Do It

How to Type E with an Accent

Should You Use a Comma Before "such as"?

How to Find Inspiration When It Won’t Find You

What does it mean when someone sends me OFC?

Everyday vs Every Day: When and Why to Use Them

Hemingway vs. ProWritingAid: Which Is Best?

How to Write Great Characters

How to Outline Your Novel

Imitation in Writing: Using It to Find Your Voice

Should I Take Risks in My Writing?

Short Stories: How to Share Them

How to Make an Audiobook

Great Books on Writing

Grammar Guide

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