I noticed arcane and archaic used in two news articles covering the same subject. The articles were about the strange and confusing rules in the US Senate. At first glance, it made no difference in understanding both texts, so are the two words interchangeable? Well, after some research, I have to say that both words…
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Yes, it’s tough right now, but writers can survive AI search. However, you’ll need to change your approach and mindset to find new readers from now on. If you have noticed fewer people are finding your articles or books recently, it’s no surprise. AI-generated search results that summarize information and give quick answers mean searchers…
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Conditional cause-and-effect sentences can be quite rigid, and that’s where conditional sentence variations can come in handy. While they are extremely useful, conditionals can become a little tedious if they always begin with if and when. That’s why having variations at hand can help with style, flow, rhythm, and clarity, and reduce unnecessary repetition. The…
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Confusing words are one of the sneakiest little traps that always lie in wait for writers. Some words sound the same, some look alike, while others can have meanings that are just slightly different, but enough to change the sense of a sentence. Getting these types of words wrong can make your writing confusing, awkward,…
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Do you struggle when you try to describe things you can’t see or touch in your writing? It’s always easier with objects, things, and people you can see because you can use descriptive adjectives to paint a picture. But when it’s a feeling, an emotion, or an intangible abstract idea, your normal describing tools don’t…
You often read writing advice saying adverbs are bad, but learning how to use adverbs effectively is a key skill for any writer. That’s not to say that teachers, editors, or even famous authors are wrong to warn about using adverbs in writing. But adverbs are a natural part of language and writing, along with…
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Even the most confident authors can be struck by the fear of publishing, so don’t think that it’s only you. You’ve worked for months, or even longer, on your manuscript, and you’ve celebrated finishing the last chapter. But then your stomach starts doing cartwheels at the sudden thought of sharing your story with the world,…
Having a self-publishing checklist ready is good insurance before you take the final step of publishing your new book on Amazon KDP or elsewhere. With it, you can be sure you have all the essential details you will need and avoid any unexpected surprises. You have your manuscript file and book cover ready, but you…
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I’ve been teaching English for a long time, but the history of English rules never ceases to amaze me. To say it’s a messy language is putting it mildly. However, that’s also the beauty of English. It’s a language that’s alive, evolving, and adapting; unbridled from convention and regulation. While its history goes back centuries,…
If you’re a new author building your first website, using free content resources can help you create posts, pages, and media quickly. You want your site ready in time to support your book launch. Building your website from scratch might seem overwhelming at first. You need to create text content and images to promote your…
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