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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Using Freewriting

Using Freewriting To Help You Become A Much Better Writer

What is freewriting? It is a training technique for writers. Peter Elbow is often accredited with inventing this technique. He mentions it in his book, Writing Without Teachers, published in 1973. “The consequence [of writing] is that you must start by writing the wrong meanings in the wrong words; but keep writing until you get…

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ready to freelance

Is Freelance Writing Your Ideal Work From Home Job?

What is freelance writing? It is not a new occupation. Successful freelance writers have been selling their work to magazines and newspapers for decades. But today, it usually means writing articles for websites, online magazines, and commercial sites. To be a successful freelancer, you should have excellent writing and editing skills. You should also enjoy…

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Using Strong Verbs

How To Use Strong Verbs To Add Punch To Your Writing

The difference between strong and weak verbs can be a little confusing. It depends on which definition you use. However, understanding the three different types makes it easier. First is the linguistic basis, which is the grammatical structure and etymology of the verbs. Second, the functional contrast between active and static verbs focuses on their…

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Use Questions To Help Sell Books

21 Questions You Can Ask To Help You Sell More Books

If you have ever played the 21-question game, you’ll know that people can open up when answering your questions. So why not use questions to sell books? Interesting questions make people think, funny questions make people laugh, and a good question demands a logical answer. By playing this game, you learn how powerful a great question…

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