In this article on Writer’s Digest, contest judge Audrey Wick highlights six tips to help writers improve their craft. The tips focus on improving grammar and diction in writing, such as using beats in dialogue to elevate action, using internal dialogue to reveal character, using the correct punctuation marks, avoiding homophones, following industry typing conventions, and writing a strong title. “Combining those skills with careful attention to the art of revision can help writers elevate their work, regardless of genre,” Wick says.