Writing

Can you protect your online writing from being copied or scraped? The answer is an emphatic no. Not a single word of your writing is safe on the Internet. In years past, it was ebook pirates that were of most concern. But times have changed, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) has opened Pandora’s box. AI is…

Filler words and phrases are precisely what the name implies. They fill space without adding any real or extra meaning to a sentence. We often use them when we speak while waiting for our words to arrive. Typical examples are, um, uh, basically, simply, what I’m trying to say is, or needless to say. But in…

When you write fiction, articles, or blog posts, you usually use informal writing. It’s also the most common form of writing for messages, personal emails, and social media posts. You know that it’s a conversational style with simpler structures than formal writing. But how do we define it, and how can you be sure you are not…

Should you avoid using long sentences in your writing? No, not at all. All forms of writing need variety, and sentence length is one key component. If you only use short sentences, your writing will lack depth and seem choppy. But using too many complex, convoluted, and excessively long sentences can make it tough for readers…

Experience and expertise are two of the most essential factors in writing authoritative articles. Readers are always searching for information from reliable and reputable sources, so how can you satisfy them? The best way is to share your knowledge, skills, opinions, and conclusions about your niche topic. When you write expert, in-depth, and balanced articles…

How many writing tools and software programs do you need to write? I’m a writer, so I spend a lot of time on my keyboard every day. But contrary to what you might think, I use very few programs, and they are mostly free writing tools. Over the last few years, I have tried to…

Saying goodbye to Microsoft Word is a little like parting with an old friend. Over the long years, Word has helped me in study, business, and writing books. When ebooks first appeared, often the only way to publish them was to use a Word Doc file. But so much has changed in recent years, and…

The fourth person point of view (POV) is not necessarily new, but it is still rare to see it in writing. All writers are familiar with the first, second, and third person points of view. They are pretty much the standard ones we use in most forms of writing. But the fourth allows a writer…

Most writers try to avoid it, but when should you use the passive voice in your writing? The best answer is when you have a good reason for doing so. I’m sure you have read a lot of advice about using the active voice as much as possible, and this is true. But there are…

What are vague or unclear words? They are words that are imprecise, undefined, or lack explicitness, which can fail to convey a clear meaning and may lead to misunderstandings or confusion for a reader. Depending on the context, they can sometimes make it challenging for readers to understand your message clearly. You can improve the…