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Word Choice: Bass vs. Base

English can be a confusing language at times. Take the words ‘bass’ and ‘base’: they...

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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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