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Top 5 Words to Stop Writing Immediately
Ever wonder how to become a better writer? The best editing tips from the pros say to cut the fat. Here are the top words to never use in any writing type if you want to sound like a pro.
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How to Write Smarter: 5 Basic Steps to Create a Writing Habit
If you want to get more writing done or improve your skills, there's no easier way than by creating a writing habit. Write every day for an effortless, time-flying writing project.
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16 Common Grammar Mistakes to Watch for in Your Novel
English grammar is so confusing! As a person who has spent her life studying literature and grammar, I can tell you the language is probably the most complicated you could learn. Grammar rules follow from subjects like math, science, and just about everything else than the language itself. Unlike many romance languages, English grammar didn't come about due to the natural way people talk. So today, people don't speak in grammatically correct sentences most of the time -- making things more confusing. Anyway, Continue Reading
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Defeat Impostor Syndrome with These 9 Reframing Techniques
"Who am I to share my writing with the world?" you may ask. "I'm not Stephen King or any of these other famous writers. What do I have to offer the world?" If this sounds like you, you're probably suffering from impostor syndrome. Don't worry. I have too. Impostor syndrome affects people in various professions, from athletics to music, and more. The syndrome doesn't only happen to creative people, but they do all seem to be in the process of striving toward something new and better. It's Continue Reading
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10 Ideas on What to Write About
Sometimes you're not sure what to write about. Discover the inspiration you need through this list of quotes by famous authors. Use these inspirational writing quotes as creative writing prompts as fuel.