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Spelling Tips: Are Whilst, Amongst and Amidst Correct?
...do you avoid errors in your writing? Check out our tips below! What to Do with -st Word Endings All the words we’re looking at here have standard spellings (while, among, amid) and alternative -st endings (whilst, amongst, amidst). In each case, the variant spelling means the same thing as...
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Spelling Tips: Draft or Draught?
Did you know that “draft” and “draught” sound the same? We won’t blame you if not, as “draught” is rarely used in American English. However, “draught” is common in other English dialects, including British English. And they use it for words we spell “draft.” Check out our tips below to...
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Spelling Tips: Focused or Focussed?
...English. In short, then, it is usually best to stick with “focused.” And if you want to be extra sure your work is error free, you can have it proofread. Why not upload a sample document for free and find out how we can help? Prefer Writing Tips in Video?...
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Writing Tips: An Example Cover Letter
We have previously looked at how to write a cover letter on this blog. But what should a good cover letter look like? To help you write yours, we’ve prepared an example! Check out the tips below for advice. What Should a Cover Letter Include? Before we get to our...
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8 Tips on How to Write a Music Review
When you write a music review, you’re aiming to share your impression of the music with the reader. And when you’re reviewing an album, these tips will help you to write something that is readable and engaging. 1. Listen Before you start writing a review, listen to the music from...
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5 Top Bibliography Tips
A high-quality bibliography or reference list is an essential part of any academic paper. So to help you out with your referencing, we’ve come up with a list of five top tips to follow when writing a bibliography. 1. Check Your Style Guide Different schools, journals, and disciplines often use...
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5 Top Tips for Writing a Strong Call to Action (CTA)
If you want to turn casual readers into committed customers, you need a strong call to action (otherwise known as a CTA). But how do you write one for your website or promotional materials? Check out our five top tips. 1. Think About Your Goal The first step in writing...
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Writing Tips: How to Spell “Argument” and “Arguing”
...my husband. They were argueing about money. But why are these errors so common? And how can you avoid them? Spelling Tips for “Argument” and “Arguing” Normally, we keep the “e” at the end of a word when adding a suffix that starts with a consonant. For example: Tune +...
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5 Terrible Tips for Writing Bad Poetry
Today is Bad Poetry Day. In other words, it’s a time to write awful verse without any shame! And we have five tips for writing truly terrible poems: Use simple rhymes without thinking about whether they’re appropriate. Mix up the order of words so it sounds “arty.” Use weak modifiers...
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5 Tips for Writing Product and Service Descriptions That Sell
Every business needs a competitive edge. And one way to do this is with high-quality sales copy. But what goes into good product and service descriptions? We have five top tips to help boost sales: Know your audience and target your copy accordingly. Use bullet points and subheadings to make...
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5 Tips on Writing a Cliffhanger Ending for Your Novel
A “cliffhanger” ending is one that ends a story on a tense, unresolved moment (such as leaving a character dangling from a literal cliff). But how can you write a cliffhanger ending for your novel that will leave readers gripped? We have a few tips to share: Think about whether...
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5 Tips on How to Write a Letter to Santa
At this time of year, Santa looks forward to receiving letters from children everywhere, letting him know what presents they want. He is very busy, though, so why not use our tips to make sure your letter stands out? 1. Get Ready to Write Before you start your letter, it...
