How to Break Bad Writing Habits in 7 Steps
Do you edit as you write? Chew on your pencil? Procrastinate? Quit before you really get to the heart of your story? With every writer lies a bad writing habit. And often great writers allow…
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What Most Blog Posts Fail to Achieve—and How to Fix It
Everyone these days is a blogger. Brands blog, companies blog, experts blog, hobbyists blog, celebrities blog, people blog. There’s no shortage of blogs to read on the Internet. Some blog with a strategy for more…
Editing on Paper or on Screen: Which is Better?
When it comes to editing on paper or on screen, everyone has chosen a side. The opinions on traditional editing or digital editing are just as strong as the debate on the Oxford comma. And despite…
Anaphoric, Cataphoric and Exophoric Referencing: A Grammar Guide
Anaphoric, cataphoric and exophoric—three words that make you sound smart at a party and even smarter when you understand these grammar concepts. While these vocabulary words don’t receive much discussion within the classroom, this terminology…
5 Ways to Write Yourself Out of a Corner
So, you have reached a dead end in your story and you seek ways to write yourself out of a corner. What luck! You’ve come to the right place to write your story out of…
How to Inspire Creativity Across Remote Teams
Is creativity at your company scarce? It’s not due to a shortage of ideas. Think about it—your hiring process is competitive so that you choose the sharpest, most talented professionals to join your team. And…
Is Blogging Free Marketing?
Hobbyists and business leaders alike have asked “is blogging free marketing?” since the blog became a user-friendly form of promotion. And today, free marketing is the only option for businesses with tight marketing budgets or,…
Proverbial vs Figurative: A Grammar Guide
Proverbial vs figurative—which is it? Is raining cats and dogs a proverbial or figurative phrase? And how can you remember the difference? That depends on the familiarity or elaborateness of your expression. Follow these grammar…
7 Ways Writers Can Create Suspense
The genre, medium or topic doesn’t limit how writers can create suspense. A funny story can encapsulate your reader while a scary story can fall flat. That drive of suspense can carry your audience effortlessly…
Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Under Pressure
You are tasked with writing under pressure and you are trying not to freak out. So, what is it? An ACT essay? A final exam paper? A business proposal? A formal report? I have good…