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5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Appropriation in Fiction

In a previous post, we set out the basics of what cultural appropriation involves and...

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Grammar Tips: Understanding Conditional Sentences

We use conditional sentences to talk about hypotheticals (i.e., things that might happen). These sentences...

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Word Choice: Sheath vs. Sheathe

It is easy to mix up the words “sheath” and “sheathe” as they are related...

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A Quick Guide to Source Titles in MLA Referencing

If you’re using MLA style for a piece of academic writing, you’ll need to make...

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Halloween Special: What Is Ghostwriting?

On today, the spoooookiest of days, we thought we’d look at the most haunting form...

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Word Choice: Familiar vs. Familial

The words “familiar” and “familial” look and sound similar, so it is easy to get...

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How to Cite a Musical Recording in Harvard Referencing

Are you writing about a musical recording, such as an album on CD or a...

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Writing Tips: What Is a Verb?

Verbs are an important part of language. But what exactly is a verb? In this...

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Spelling Tips: Minuscule or Miniscule?

Is a tiny spelling mistake “minuscule”? Or should it be a “miniscule” mistake? Let’s look...

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How to Cite a Film in MHRA Referencing

Have you referred to a film or documentary in your work? If so, find out...

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Word Choice: Wreath vs. Wreathe

Only one letter separates “wreath” and “wreathe,” and these words are related. As such, they’re...

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3 Ways Proofreading Can Boost Your SEO Results

Search engine optimization (or SEO) is vital for any business that operates online. But did...

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