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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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Word Choice: Aloud vs. Allowed

“Aloud” and “allowed” sound the same. However, these terms also have very different meanings, so...

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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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How to Cite a Conference Paper in Oxford Referencing

Conference papers can be useful when writing an essay. But to use a conference paper in...

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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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Academic Writing: How to Argue in an Essay

Something often overlooked in academic writing is that a good essay must present a good argument. Admittedly,...

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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 novel in...

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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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Word Choice: Fourth vs. Forth

Even if you’ve grown up speaking English, the words “forth” and “fourth” can be confusing....

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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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How to Cite an Ebook in OSCOLA Referencing

The Oxford Standard for Citations of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA for short) is a standardized system for legal...

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