Lauren StraleyMar 1, 20195 minWhat is Developmental Editing? (And How It Can Help You!)Not all editing is built alike. Editing is a diverse field that contains many specialties, but there is one thing each specialty has in...
Lauren StraleyFeb 13, 20195 minA History Of The Romance NovelWith Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would give you some much needed reading on the joys and struggles of the...
Lauren StraleyJan 23, 20194 minThe Secret To Writing A Sucessful Story Every writer craves readers. They provide a collection of engagement, debates, and communication. A community for writers, their readers...
Lauren StraleyJan 9, 20194 minWhy Do We Reread Books?Welcome to 2019, readers! I am so excited for what the new year has in store for Wet Ink. I've got some exciting posts lined up and I...
Lauren StraleyNov 21, 20185 minAn Ode To Female Friendship There are many types of love in the world. Greek philosophy classified 6 archetypes of love: eros, philia, ludus, agape, pragma, and...
Lauren StraleyNov 9, 20184 minWhy Autumn Is The Best Season For Writers It happens suddenly. You wake up to see the leaves hanging outside shift—their light red, orange, and yellow transform your window into a...
Lauren StraleyOct 17, 20185 minCinderella In Tennis Shoes: The Evolution of The Fairy Tale Fairy tales have always inspired cultures, interwoven in oral narrative traditions and cultural practices that span thousands of years....
Lauren StraleyOct 3, 20184 minThe Brontë Bible: How a Novel Inspired a Young Girl I didn’t grow up a reader. Surprising for a woman who has built a career on the backs of books and keyboards. But, I preferred to be in...
Lauren StraleySep 19, 20184 minA–Brief–Literary History of the Exclamation Point (!) How did the exclamation point come to be? How has its use influenced writers throughout time? Read on to discover the robust history of...