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Writing Tips: What Is Onomatopoeia?

Boom! Onomatopoeia is happening! And even if you don’t know what this word means yet,...

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What Do Agents and Editors Do for an Author?

To get published, you may need to work with agents and editors, which are important...

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Word Choice: Steal vs. Steel

Like many homophones, ‘steal’ and ‘steel’ sound the same yet differ in meaning. But these...

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5 Tips on How to Format a Resume or CV

Previously, we’ve looked at what a well-written resume should include. Today, we’re focusing on how...

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5 Inspiring Quotes for NaNoWriMo Writers

We’re half way through NaNoWriMo! Hooray! Every year, thousands of aspiring authors attempt to write a...

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Vocabulary Tips: What Is a Portmanteau?

Ever stopped at a motel for brunch? Or perhaps for a portmanteau or two? These...

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How to Write Perfect Job Titles

Job titles are important. They’re the first thing someone will see when looking for a...

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5 Tips for Aspiring Non-Fiction Writers

It’s a little ambitious to talk about non-fiction writing in general. After all, ‘non-fiction’ technically...

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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot: The Etymology of ‘Guy’

The 5th of November is Bonfire Night in the UK, a time for lighting fires,...

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Microsoft Word vs. Google Docs: Which Is Best?

For a long time, Microsoft Word was the undisputed champion of the word processing world....

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How to Cite a Newspaper in MHRA Referencing

Writing about something newsworthy? Then you might need to reference a newspaper at some point....

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Punctuation Tips: How to Use ‘Scare Quotes’

This Halloween, we’re looking at the spookiest punctuation mark… the scare quote! Okay, we might...

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