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verbs vs adverbs

Grammar 101: Verbs vs. Adverbs

Apr 04, 2018 in Grammar

  What are verbs and adverbs? Simple! An adverb is a verb that has gone into advertising. Okay, that was a joke. But in fact,…

Aid vs. Aide

The “Aid” vs. “Aide” Conundrum

Oct 25, 2017 in Grammar

A Handy Guide to “Aid” vs. “Aide” What’s the difference between “aid” and “aide”? “Aid” can be used as a noun or a verb and…

principal vs principle

Grammar 101: Principle vs Principal

Oct 12, 2017 in Grammar

“Principal” and “principle” are two similar terms that are very easy to confuse, and even experienced writers sometimes mix the two words up. In this…

9 Awesome Online Writing Resources

Sep 29, 2017 in Writing

The Internet is a fertile ground for writers seeking information, and the number of online writing resources seems to grow daily. That’s a bit of…

white paper

6 Tips for Writing a White Paper

Sep 14, 2017 in Writing

A white paper is a short, authoritative report that provides readers with information of value. As a business tool, white papers are used to educate…

Chicago Manual of Style

Editing 101: The Chicago Manual of Style

Sep 09, 2017 in Editing

If you’re writing a book and need editing, no doubt you’re going to turn to The Chicago Manual of Style. It is the preeminent style…

writing skills

8 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

Sep 01, 2017 in Writing

If you’re a writer, or want to be one, chances are that you are looking for ways to enhance and improve your writing skills. The…

use v utilize

Grammar 101: Use vs. Utilize

Aug 03, 2017 in Grammar

Use vs. utilize...which is right? “Use” and "utilize" may sound like two versions of the same word, but they are not, in fact, exactly synonymous.…

Freelance Writing

Creating a Freelance Writing Portfolio: Step 2

Jan 03, 2013 in Writing

Although it might seem like a good idea to include everything you’ve ever written in your portfolio—especially if you don’t have a huge bank to…

freelance writing

Creating a Freelance Writing Portfolio: Step 3

Feb 22, 2012 in Writing

By following step 1, you've created a variety of well-written pieces that have been subject to editing and proofreading. Step 2 helped you choose content…

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