Why You Hate Writing
The blank page is a nightmare. The great writers of the ages have feared it more than evil spirits, wasting disease, and visiting in-laws. Yet, if you want something to happen, you’ve got to spill the ink on that
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July 27, 2020
How to Write a Follow-Up Email After You’ve Submitted Your Resume
By Alison Doyle If you've sent your resume and cover letter (or any other form of job application) to an employer and haven't heard back, consider sending a follow-up email. You can also follow up with an email message if you don't
July 25, 2020
Tips on How to do well Academic Writing
If writing is your hobby, you can write whenever you want and whatever you want. Obviously, because there are no strict requirements or tight time constraints, you enjoy what you do. However, if you are an academic writer and
July 21, 2020
10 Sure-Fire Ways To Improve Your Copywriting Skills
By Grishma Giri “Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read.” – Leo Burnett Admit it — no matter how good online marketer you are, being asked to write a
July 17, 2020
10 Inspirational Quotes for Language Learners By Theresa Dold
Do you – or your students – need some extra motivation when it comes to language learning? Even though most of us will agree that it pays to be bilingual, it can be difficult to remain optimistic when the
July 15, 2020
“Fictional” and “Fictitious”
Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary gives the same definition for both fictional and fictitious: of, relating to, characterized by, or suggestive of fiction. “Fiction,” of course, is anything untrue, whether it’s a lie or a novel. Webster’s gives six
July 13, 2020
Quotes On Writing From Some Of The Greats…
“It has never been easy for me to understand why people work so hard to create something beautiful, but then refuse to share it with anyone, for fear of criticism.” — Elizabeth Gilbert “Painting is poetry that is
July 10, 2020
Top Ten Uncommon English Plurals
Many singular words in English have an unusual plural form. Speakers often make the mistake of adding an “s” to make one of these words plural instead of using the correct form plural. Here are 10 unusual plural forms
July 8, 2020
Humorous Writing Tips
Every sentence should make sense in isolation. Like that one. ASBMAETP: Acronyms Should Be Memorable And Easy To Pronounce, and SATAN: Select Acronyms That Are Non-offensive. Don't patronise the reader-he or she might well be intelligent enough
How to Finish What You Start: A Five-Step Plan for Writers by Ali Luke
Do you have a bunch of first chapters tucked away in a drawer – for seven different novels? Is there a folder full of abandoned short stories on your computer? Have you left a trail of abandoned blogs around