Need to boost your income in 2015? Check out money-making and -saving tips!
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If 2014 was a rough year for cash, make it your resolution to get a little bit richer in 2015. Here are some ways you can both make more and spend less! Read more ›
Elephants wearing clothes? That’s just silly! But that’s the sort of thing that can be implied with a misplaced modifier.
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“One morning, I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas, I’ll never know.”
This famous, funny quote by Groucho Marx neatly sums up the problem of misplaced modifiers. When you’re adding a little bit of detail to a sentence, a modifier that describes something you’re talking about, it’s all too easy to confuse the reader when you put the modifier in the wrong place. Read more ›
Grab that high-tech toy you got over the holidays and use it to help you become a better writer!
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If you’re anything like me, technology is often the scapegoat for your time-wasting. However, technology can also be a useful tool for improving your writing skills and keeping your mind sharp. Smartphone or tablet apps can help you learn new words, strengthen your grammar skills, and tighten your writing. Here are some apps for writers looking to stretch their brains:
Words With Friends
Similar to the board game Scrabble, this app might lead you to find words you never knew existed. Luckily, it’s very popular; you probably won’t be running out of people to play with any time soon. Sometimes, this leads to words that are not commonly used. My favorite, last-minute-winning Words With Friends word is “qi,” which is an alternative spelling of “chi.”
Johnny Grammar Word Challenge
Brought to you by the British Council, Johnny Grammar Word Challenge has a lot of fun quizzes and games for you to test your grammar knowledge. Though there are some differences between British English and American English, for the most part, Johnny Grammar can be a help.
As you raise a glass to the new year, resolve to be a better writer in 2015!
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With 2014 drawing to a close, it’s time to take stock of the year and look forward to the new year ahead. Did you accomplish everything you wanted to? Perhaps you did: Yay for you! Or perhaps you didn’t: If so, you’ve got plenty of company. But don’t fret. The new year is a chance for a fresh start, so it’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a list of some suggested goals for freelance writers in 2015. But remember, you don’t have to try to do everything at once: Pick a few to keep your list more manageable, and try to set some small, concrete goals for yourself to achieve. Read more ›
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