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Grammar

Add rhetoric to your writing – with the periodic sentence

How to add rhetoric to your writing – with the periodic sentence

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Voilà… the evil spell-check gremlins strike again

Spell-checkers eh? Gotta love ‘em, gotta hate ‘em.

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Write like a pro: seven top hints for new writers

Seven top hints for new writers

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Democracy, dictatorship and anarchy: who makes the rules of good English?

English is a mongrel language, one that has evolved over a long period of time, and continues to change. So who decides what the rules of language should be?

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Seeing through the fog – write how you talk, part 3

Writing clearly does not mean dumbing down. Writing clearly requires more intelligence, not less. It requires more knowledge, not less.

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Seven quick ways to improve your writing

Here at some quick tips about writing in general that will help you keep your copy on track.
1. Know your big idea
Is there a single idea you’re trying to get across? If there is, make a note of it, and use it as a reminder to keep your writing focused.

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Quick tip: purge your commas

Purge commas and turn them into stops. It makes your writing punchier and gives it more pace.

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The difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’

Grammar fascists are a bore it’s true. But bad grammar makes you look foolish. That’s fine if you’re 17, but if you’re writing and publishing a blog, e-book or anything else for that matter, basic good grammar will create a much better impression.
One of the most common mistakes I see on the web is the [...]

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