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How to Write Flash Fiction

How long does a story need to be? With flash fiction, it can be anything...

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Idiom Corner: The Exception That Proves the Rule

“The exception that proves the rule” is a commonly misused phrase in English. Yet it’s...

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Fallacies: Begging the Question and Circular Arguments

We’re back with another fallacy (i.e., an argument that contains a hidden mistake). Today, we’re...

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4 Tips on Writing a Wedding Speech

Who doesn’t love weddings? Fancy clothes, romance, food and drink aplenty – they tick all...

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Mother’s Day Etymology: Where Does “Mom” Come From?

Today is Mother’s Day, the day we thank our female parents for their love and...

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5 Expensive Comma Typos from History

You might not give commas much thought on a day-to-day basis. They’re just punctuation. But...

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Grammar Tips: Compound Subjects

Verb agreement gets tricky when it comes to compound subjects. Lucky for you, then, we’ve...

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Word Choice: Content vs. Contents

If you’re used to English pluralization, you might assume “contents” is just the plural of...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Your Autobiography

Writing any book is hard work. But autobiographical writing can be especially tricky. So check...

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How to Compare Two PowerPoint Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is widely used for creating slideshow presentations in business and education. But how...

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What Is Oxford Referencing?

Many schools recommend Oxford referencing for citing sources in academic writing. But what exactly is...

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How to Edit Quotes in an Essay

Quoting sources is vital when writing an essay. But what if the quote doesn’t fit...

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