Here we go again. Goodreads review bombing is in the news once more. I don’t know how many years it has been that these stories regularly come to the surface. If my memory serves me correctly, the problem of trolls and one-star reviews started very early, around 2010, if not earlier. Yes, Goodreads is a…
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Knowing when to use commas with names and titles in sentences is easy once you know two simple grammar rules. 1. If a name or title is essential to the meaning of a sentence, and you can’t remove it, you don’t use commas. 2. However, if the name is not essential, and you can remove…
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How much of your valuable writing time do you lose fighting with new technology and applications? Trying new tools, apps, and software is always tempting, but how much new or extra value do they bring to your writing or publishing projects? The most time-consuming aspect is the learning curve when using a new tool or…
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If you own a blog, you probably receive a lot of emails or messages requesting free or paid guest posts. Writing and publishing new content is time-consuming, so these offers of free content seem tempting. On top of that, if someone is willing to pay for you to publish content on your site, you might…
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Writers use many tools to correct, format, and improve a text. But one tool stands head and shoulders above them all. It’s the publish button. You can fuss over every punctuation, vocabulary, and grammar point for hours or even days. But in the end, the only way to know if your writing will resonate with…
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Writing is an art, and you never stop learning and practicing. One of the most effective ways to improve your writing skills is to learn from writers. By that, I don’t mean copying or stealing a writer’s technique or style. But you can look at the different techniques, structures of sentences, or how some writers…
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Limiting adjectives, like limiting modifiers, are words or phrases we use to modify nouns by including specific information about them. These adjectives limit or narrow the scope of the noun they describe. Unlike descriptive adjectives, limiting adds precision to all forms of writing. You probably use them all the time without knowing what they are…
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Food and cooking are two of the most popular topics on the Internet. If you want to join in and publish your recipes online, you have plenty of options. Starting a new recipe blog involves a lot of work and patience, and it is a very competitive field. But if that’s your aim, it’s better…
You might think that make sure and ensure are interchangeable in writing. But it’s not always the case because there are differences in use and meaning. Your choice can depend on the level of formality and certainty or the expression of a desire or intention in a sentence. Here are two examples that highlight the…
Your old articles or blog posts are a goldmine of opportunity to help you improve your site and attract new readers. For sure, each new article you write and publish has potential value. However, it can take time for search engines to index your latest content, and it takes even longer to attract backlinks to…
