Derek Haines

English teacher, writer, and author. Passionate about grammar, creative writing, and self-publishing. Always exploring new tools and tech to help writers succeed.

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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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Further or Farther

Farther Or Further? (The 4-Letter Distance Rule)

Is it farther or further? While they both deal with distance, they aren’t interchangeable. Use farther when you are talking about physical, measurable distance (miles, meters, or steps). Use further for metaphorical distance, time, or “more” of something (ideas, discussions, or depth). You can always ask how far But it is impossible to ask how…

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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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