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Learn About Homonyms, With ExamplesThe English language loves to recycle its words. A bat is both a flying mammal and a smooth wooden club used to hit baseballs....December 12, 2022
What Is a Ghostwriter?Ever wonder how James Patterson can churn out so many novels each year? Or how Carolyn Keene keeps producing Nancy Drew mysteries...December 7, 2022
What Is an Acronym? Definition and ExamplesWe use abbreviations every day—in writing, texting, note-taking, and talking. There are a few different categories of...December 1, 2022
Imagery in Writing: Examples of Imagery as a Literary DeviceHave you ever read a passage about a sumptuous feast that made your mouth water, or felt your skin tingle while reading about the...November 28, 2022
BCC In Emails: What it Means and How to Use it.“Bcc” is a way to send people a copy of an email while keeping their email addresses hidden from the rest of the recipients....November 25, 2022
The Appeal to Hypocrisy Fallacy, ExplainedWouldn’t it be great if the next time you turn in an assignment a day late, your professor thought back to their own days as a...November 23, 2022
20 Types of Figures of Speech, With Definitions and ExamplesWriting is a craft. If you think of yourself as a craftsperson, then words are your raw materials, and figures of speech are one...November 21, 2022
How to Write a Great Holiday CardThe holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to write a holiday card or end-of-year note to your family, friends, and...November 17, 2022
Bad Faith Argument vs. Good Faith ArgumentYou may have noticed that we mention “good faith” and “bad faith” arguments somewhat regularly on this blog, especially in our...November 15, 2022
Foreshadowing in Writing: Definition, Tips, and ExamplesIt’s the “aha” moment—when everything finally comes together in the story. It’s an exciting discovery for the reader, but it...November 11, 2022