Commas and semi-colons. If the rules you learned about commas and semi-colons don't mean much to you, forget them and try this: Read one of your sentences aloud and see where you would naturally pause, where you would draw
Sure, great writing may take talent and innate creativity. And hey, you’ve got something to say, right? No matter your current level of experience or skills. With a little gusto in your writing step, you can make the reader
Instagram is growing faster than any other social network. It’s also got the most even age breakdown. More than 200 million people visit an Instagram business profile every single day. Your Instagram profile creates the first impression of your
Academic writing can be quite tedious and confusing. You are always careful not to be overly verbose or stray from the subject matter. A thesis statement, like any piece of academic writing, can be just as tricky. Understanding the
Are you having trouble developing a habit of writing? The Pomodoro Technique can help. It's a time management technique developed by Francesco Cirillo. Writers using this technique can break down their work into focused, uninterrupted blocks of approximately 25 minutes.
A cover letter is a one-page document that accompanies your resume. Cover letters are an opportunity for you to take three steps: Introduce yourself to the employerExpress interest in a positionDemonstrate that you are an ideal candidate Think of
No matter what type of writer you are, setting a writing goal will help you earn more money or build authority as a writer or non-fiction author. In this article, I will explain the different types of writing goals
By Nicholas Provenzano I’m an English teacher, and one of the hardest units for me to cover with my freshman students used to be Romeo and Juliet. There’s nothing more awkward than having students stand and read from a giant
By Andrea Marshbank My ninth-grade students love to argue. They enjoy pushing back against authority, sharing their opinions, and having those opinions validated by their classmates. That’s no surprise—it’s invigorating to feel right about a hot-button topic. But through
First, remember the positive side to being a perfectionist. You don’t have to feel badly about this trait. The important thing is to learn to work with it so you can get more writing done. To do that, try
