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5 Top Tips to Encourage Kids to Read

Today (2 April) is International Children’s Book Day. Its aim is to foster a love...

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Word Choice: Air vs. Heir

The words ‘air’ and ‘heir’ sound the same, which makes it easy to confuse them...

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A Quick Guide to Add-Ins in Microsoft Word

The ‘add-ins’ in Microsoft Word can be very useful, offering simple ways to complete tasks...

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How to Cite a Patent in Chicago Footnote Referencing

If you are writing about technical subjects, you might need to cite a patent at...

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5 Tips on How to Write a Live Music Review

When you write a live music review, you want to capture the experience of being...

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5 Top Financial Tips for Freelance Writers

From sorting your taxes to starting a pension, managing your money as a freelance writer...

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Word Choice: Yoke vs. Yolk

The words ‘yoke’ and ‘yolk’ sound similar, but they mean different things. As such, you...

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How to Cite a Thesis or Dissertation in IEEE Referencing

Did you know you can cite someone else’s thesis or dissertation in your own work?...

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Writing Tips: Synecdoche and Metonymy

You might not know the words ‘synecdoche’ or ‘metonymy’, but these rhetorical devices are common...

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A Quick Guide to the Simple Tenses

The past, present and future simple tenses are vital for describing actions. In the guide...

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5 Ways to Celebrate World Poetry Day

The UN’s World Poetry Day (21 March) is a day for celebrating poetry and poets...

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Spelling Tips: Rhythm or Rythm?

Do dancers need a good sense of ‘rhythm’ or ‘rythm’? This word can be difficult...

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