I’m really very sorry to tell you this, but some of the writing advice you may read about really and very is not always valid. Yes, they are weak adverbs, and it’s true that, in many instances, it’s better to find alternatives. However, there are circumstances where it is impractical, or you risk using overly …
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ChatGPT authors are self-publishing Kindle ebooks at an astonishing rate on Amazon. Amazingly, many are not shy about adding ChatGPT as the author or co-author of their titles. However, it is probably only a minority of authors who admit to it so blatantly. New technology is always disruptive, and in this case, it’s the trend of …
What types of articles are most likely to grab and hold the attention of your readers? You want to write on topics that resonate with your audience, but how do you compete with so much content on the Internet? The answer is that certain kinds of articles are consistently popular with online readers. Regardless of …
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Mistook and mistaken are good examples of why your choice of words can make all the difference in how clearly and effectively you convey a message. It is especially true when it comes to verbs, which are the backbone of a sentence because they indicate an action. We often use mistaken, perhaps by habit. But …
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Without young writers, we have no future for literature. But how safe are writing sites for children? Young people are accustomed to using the Internet and are adept at social media. But as a parent, you need to be sure that the sites and apps your kids use are safe. Many sites are available online …
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Yes, most dictionaries now list irregardless as a word. However, almost all entries label it as a non-standard adverb. Because English is a reported language, dictionaries include new words once they reach a regular usage level. Although the word is grammatically incorrect, you hear it often in spoken English. But it’s not a good vocabulary …
