There are some clichés that go with being a successful writer. A Chimamanda Adiche, for instance, might tell you that hard work and perseverance are prerequisites to becoming successful. But there are so many talented hard working writers who
In a world were technology has enhanced communication, the need to improve your methods of communication; one of which is your writing skills, is more important than ever. If you have an everyday job, it is very likely that
As an adult student, and mother of three college-aged children, experience has taught me the importance of good study skills and habits. Not only can a student “survive” college with these skills, they can actually do quite well. I
Let’s face it, writing can be very instrumental. Through your write-up, you can proffer solutions and enlighten people; you can also motivate and give hope to the crestfallen. The challenge you may encounter is that you may not always
Business Dictionary defines a progress report as “An assessment that takes place during a project or process, that conveys details such as what sub-goals have been accomplished, what resources have been expended, what problems have been encountered, and whether
by Grace Fleming The idea that you either read for pleasure or for learning is misleading. It is, of course, possible to do both. Still, you shouldn't necessarily approach academic reading the same way you approach a beach read.
by TeamEpicReads I think we can all agree that reading is a joyous time for us all and we’ve all got enough experience under our belts to basically be considered professionals. However, that doesn’t mean that bad habits don’t
Writing is a lonely job. It demands spending extended periods by yourself working on articles, stories or books, often without feedback from others. Look at the work spaces of many famous writers, and you'll find them typing away in
You ever wondered what goes through the mind of an Oscar-award-winning screenwriter? You ever watch the Oscars and go like, "wow! that was a genius rivetting story, wonder what the writer's routine was like?" As writers, we get drawn
Rags-to-riches stories result in the most common dramatic character arcs. But the best character arcs result in inner change, not just changes in circumstance. Novel readers love it when a protagonist dramatically transforms from Page One to The End.
