Derek Haines

Derek is an experienced English teacher, writer, and author with a passion for grammar, creative writing, and all forms of publishing. He also enjoys experimenting with technology and tools for writers.

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People Keep Saying Writing Is Dead Here’s Why That’s Wrong

Writing Is Dead Like Reading Is Dead – Phooey!

Almost every day, I read articles warning that writing is dead. Everywhere I look, such as blogs, books, news articles, and even obvious AI-generated content, writers are saying that human writing is disappearing. But none say that reading, speaking, and communicating are dead. The current writing panic isn’t really that new. Almost every generation has…

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Understanding Idioms, Clichés, And Figures Of Speech

Idioms And Clichés Explained (And More Figures Of Speech)

Two common types of fixed expressions we use in writing are idioms and clichés. Idioms can help with variety by expressing ideas in a figurative way instead of a long-winded literal explanation. Clichés, although similar, are phrases that we see repeated so often that they risk showing a lack of thought in writing. While both…

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