Christopher

Christopher Kokoski is a writer and course creator. He has written for national organizations and national publications (including a few in peer-reviewed journals), published national training material, ghostwritten screenplays and is the author of the Query Letter Swipe File, the Past Lives novel series, and the standalone novel, Wicker Hollow,

500 Other Words for Said (Creative & Original Alternatives)

Two Animated People With Speech Bubbles -- Other Words for Said

When you’re deep in the trenches of writing, there’s nothing worse than leaning on “said” like a literary crutch. It’s time to retire the monotony and liven up your dialogue with creative alternatives. Below is the ultimate list of 500 other words for “said,” meticulously organized to make your storytelling shine. From emotional expressions to

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How to Write Christmas Music [Ultimate Guide + Templates]

Cartoon woman wearing a Santa hat and a piano keyboard -- How to Write Christmas Music

Ho ho hold my eggnog: You’ve been struck by the irresistible urge to add to the approximately 7 trillion existing Christmas songs. Maybe you’re tired of Mariah Carey’s annual emergence from her candy cane cryo-chamber, or perhaps you’ve finally snapped after hearing “Last Christmas” for the 647th time at your local supermarket. Whatever your reason,

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