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5 Top Tips on How to Write a Resignation Letter
Once you’ve decided to quit your job, you’ll need to notify your employer. And if...
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Word Choice: Empathy vs. Sympathy
The words ‘empathy’ and ‘sympathy’ are both related to how we respond to other people’s...
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Writing Tips: How to Use Miss, Mrs, Ms and Mr
We use titles like ‘Miss’, ‘Mrs’, ‘Ms’ and ‘Mr’ when using someone’s first name could...
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Writing Tips: 8 Types of Pronoun
Pronouns are to language what screws are to flat pack furniture: they might seem insignificant...
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Writing Tips: Contrast Words and Phrases
Persuasive writing depends on presenting a coherent argument. And to do this, you need to...
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Word Choice: One vs. Won
It’s easy to mix up the words ‘one’ and ‘won’ because they sound the same,...
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8 Feline Phrases for International Cat Day
Today, 8 August, is International Cat Day. Why do cats have an international day? Because...
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Word Choice: Weather vs. Whether
The words ‘weather’ and ‘whether’ sound alike, but they’re spelled differently and have different meanings....
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Heck and Darn! How and When to Swear in Writing
Authors use swear words in writing for various reasons, including to express strong emotions, add...
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Style Guides: What Is AP Style?
‘AP style’ refers to The Associated Press Stylebook, a style guide used in journalism and...
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Grammar Tips: Subjects and Predicates
When you write, it’s important to use correct grammar. This includes writing in complete sentences....
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Word Choice: Buy, Bye or By?
The words ‘buy’, ‘bye’ and ‘by’ look and sound similar. These terms are all used...
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