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Use of English: A New Generation of Transitive Verbs?
Language evolves, but is it evolving too quickly? Suddenly, new transitive verbs are being created from intransitives, or vice versa. What's the impact?
Feb 7, 2011
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Myra Robinson
What is a Hyphen Anyway?
When writing articles, or any forms of writing, a conscientious writer wants to place hyphens where they are required, and not where they ought not to be.
Jan 31, 2011
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Beatrice Prasek
Proofing Your Own Work, Proofreading Software and Other Tips
Learn how to become a better proofreader by reading this article.
Jan 24, 2011
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K Williams
Editing a Book Manuscript
Before submitting a book manuscript to a publisher, take some time to edit and look over the manuscript for these potential problems.
Jan 14, 2011
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Kira Tregoning
Proofreading Jobs – How Freelance Proofreaders find Work
Successful freelance proofreaders find work by developing contacts and promoting their proofreading services.
Jan 13, 2011
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Ellie Stevenson
How to Form the Plural Version of Regular Nouns
Learn how to form the plural version of most nouns and those nouns ending in the letters S, Z, CH, SH, X, O and Y.
Jan 12, 2011
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Megan B. Wyatt
Why Fiction and Nonfiction Writers Need a Proofreader and Editor
Whether self-publishing or submitting to an agent, a professional proofreader and editor will help you succeed as a writer of both novels and nonfiction.
Jan 5, 2011
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Eileen Albrizio
Words Commonly Confused in Fiction Writing
The English language is confusing and often writers confuse words. Some of the most commonly confused words are the ones we use often.
Jan 4, 2011
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Renee Miller
Editing Your Manuscript: The Quickest Way to Cut Fifty Pages
The guidelines for your publisher has a 300 page, or 75,000 word limit. But your first draft has expanded by fifty pages. How do you make the cut?
Jan 4, 2011
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Vickie Britton
What Is National Grammar Day?
National Grammar Day is held each year on March 4 to promote the use of good grammar, writing, and speaking skills in everyday life.
Dec 25, 2010
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Ashley Anderson
Learn When Not To Use a Comma and Avoid Superfluous Commas
By learning when not to use a comma, you can avoid producing written communications that are often awkward and confusing for readers.
Dec 19, 2010
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Carol Rzadkiewicz
Grammar's Hall of Shame: Common Errors
Just because everyone else makes these grammatical errors, don't think you should, too. You wouldn't jump off a bridge if all your friends did, would you?
Dec 19, 2010
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Rebecca Coates
How to Edit the Second Draft of Your Own Fiction
After removing clichés, repetition, too many adverbs, adjectives and exclamation points, look at your dialogue, dialogue tags and point of view.
Dec 19, 2010
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Megan B. Wyatt
Tips for Editing the First Draft of Your Own Fiction
First, let the creativity flow. After, use these tricks to make your creative writing more precise and readable. Keeping readers interested is key.
Dec 19, 2010
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Megan B. Wyatt
Thesis Statements are Not Announcements
Your thesis statement is a clear, concise sentence that states the main points of your topic. It is not a personal announcement of your intention.
Dec 11, 2010
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Rhonda Doerbeck
How to Avoid 'To Be' Verbs In Writing
Short tutorial on how to identify "to be" verbs and how to avoid them in your writing.
Dec 7, 2010
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Chelsea Baldwin
Words That Sound the Same – Homophones List
Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently. This homophones list has words that are used every day. Learn the correct spellings.
Dec 4, 2010
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Peggy Hazelwood
Proofreading as a Profession
Would you like to do proofreading jobs? Read here how to become a proofreader and find out if you have the right qualities to provide proofreading services.
Nov 22, 2010
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Carlien van de Kreeke
Writing 101: Know Your Audience
Written communication is just as important now as it was in the past - just remember to know your audience.
Nov 16, 2010
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Melina Druga
Thesis Statement: Examples
What is a thesis? There are certain rules to writing a correct thesis statement.
Nov 15, 2010
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Emily Rogers