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Grammar Tips: Understanding the Zero Article
You might be familiar with the definite article (‘the’) and indefinite articles (‘a’ or ‘an’),...
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Reliable and Unreliable Narrative Voices
The narrative voice is a key aspect of any work of fiction. But what is...
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Word Choice: Male vs. Mail
‘Male’ and ‘mail’ sound the same, but they mean completely different things and you would...
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How to Write Fractions in Formal Writing
When using a fraction in a formal document, such as an essay, should you write...
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7 Simple Tips for Writing a Eulogy
A eulogy is a speech or a piece of writing about someone who has died....
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Word Choice: Beside vs. Besides
One little ‘s’ can make a lot of difference! Although they’re spelled the same otherwise,...
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Writing Tips: When to Use the Second Person
Of all the grammatical persons, second person may be the most underappreciated. But what is...
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Writing Tips: Starting a Sentence with a Number
Most people write numbers up to ten as words (e.g. one, two, three) and larger...
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Word Choice: Fair vs. Fare
The words ‘fair’ and ‘fare’ sound identical, but they are spelled differently and have very...
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The Best Blog Post Ever! How to Use Hyperbole
Hyperbole is the use of exaggeration or overstatement to make a point. In this post,...
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Eight Words Invented by Charles Dickens (And One That Wasn’t)
The author Charles Dickens is famous for both coining new words and popularising terms that...
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Word Choice: Council vs. Counsel
Ever been confused about spelling when using ‘counsel’ or ‘council’ in your writing? It’s easy...
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