Today is National Author’s Day. This November 1 holiday is all about recognizing and celebrating the many great American book authors. Because of them, we have so many great books to read and to be thankful for. It’s not easy to write a book. So, it seems only fitting, that this special day exists, to allow us to show our appreciation to all American book authors, past and present.

Have you ever thought of writing a book? It’s not easy. There’s a plot to develop and unfold. There’s a sizeable amount of research required, to get the facts and details just right. Then, comes the writing of the book, page by page, chapter by chapter.   

Yes, writing is not always easy. An author can struggle to determine the proper nouns, verbs, and tenses. What adjectives to use, without adding too many, to enhance the story? And don’t forget punctuation. Punctuation errors the reader, taking away from the enjoyment of the story being told. With all the elements of prose to worry and fret over, it’s no wonder, that every writer struggles with writer’s block from time to time. This is where an author temporarily struggles to write. The words and sentences just don’t come. When writing a book, two tools are essential. First, a dictionary helps to define the meaning of words. Second, a Thesaurus provides important synonyms. They are similar words and concepts.