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Why Proofreading Is Important

Any type of writing can benefit from proofreading. In this article, we’ll explain what proofreading...

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What Does Proofreading Mean? Definition and Checklist

Proofreading is an important step in the writing process that ensures high-quality, professional, error-free writing....

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Punctuation Tips: Diacritic Marks

You’ve probably seen those little markings placed above or below certain letters. We call those...

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Does Grammar Include Punctuation?

Grammar and punctuation are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Grammar refers...

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Punctuation Tips: Semicolons

Semicolons can be tricky to use, especially if you’re unfamiliar with their rules. Besides using...

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The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes

Whether you’re learning English online or in person, you’ve likely experienced trouble with grammar at...

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Five Poetry Writing Competitions in 2023

Fancy yourself a poet? You might be interested in one of the many exciting poetry...

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5 Creative Writing Exercises to Get Your Creativity Flowing

Whether you’re suffering from writer’s block or you just want to hone your talent, we’ve...

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 Simple Grammar: What Do We Mean by “Parenthesis”?

A parenthesis is a word, phrase, or clause that interrupts the text to offer an...

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 How to Write a Perfect Analytical Paragraph

If you are looking up how to write an analytical paragraph, you are most likely...

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The Upside Down Question Mark – Explained

Did you know that all languages have different punctuation systems? For example, some languages, such...

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A Complete Guide to Apostrophes and Names

The apostrophe symbol (‘) is a handy bit of punctuation that’s used to make a...

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