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Articles by Ashleigh Ferguson

Ashleigh Ferguson is a Copywriter on the ProWritingAid Team. With an affinity for learning new things, you can always count on her to know some random fact. She’s a self-proclaimed ‘Fix-it Felix’ and a newly minted ‘candle lady’.

How Do You Address a Woman in a Business Letter or Email?

How Do You Address a Woman in a Business Letter or Email?

Read this article to find out how you can address female recipients while remaining courteous and professional.

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In Which vs Where: What’s the Difference (With Examples)

In Which vs Where: What’s the Difference (With Examples)

In this article, we'll look at the difference between in which vs where, two words that refer to locations but in different ways.

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Round vs Flat Character: Differences and Definitions in Literature

Round vs Flat Character: Differences and Definitions in Literature

Round characters are complicated and life-like, whereas flat characters fit an archetype and lack any real depth. Learn how to write a round vs flat character.

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 Semicolon vs Colon: What’s the Difference?

Semicolon vs Colon: What’s the Difference?

Semicolons are used to connect clauses while colons are used to introduce information. Find out how to use the semicolon vs colon correctly in your writing.

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Compound-Complex Sentence: Definition and Examples

Compound-Complex Sentence: Definition and Examples

A compound-complex sentence is a combination of a compound sentence and a complex sentence. In this article, we’ll define compound-complex sentences and explain how to use them correctly in your writing.

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John and I vs John and Me: Which Is Correct?

John and I vs John and Me: Which Is Correct?

Both “John and I” and “John and me” are grammatically correct. However, you should always “John and I” as the subject of a sentence and “John and me” as the object. Learn how to use John and I vs John and me correctly in your writing.

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Writing Business Emails: Top 5 Tips

Writing Business Emails: Top 5 Tips

Emails with high readability have a few things in common. In this article, we’ll give you the top business email tips for improving your emails’ readability.

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Blood Is Thicker Than Water: Definition, Meaning, Origin, and Examples

Blood Is Thicker Than Water: Definition, Meaning, Origin, and Examples

Have you ever thought about where sayings come from? In this article, we look at the “blood is thicker than water” origin and how to use this phrase in your writing.

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Inquiry vs Enquiry: Definitions, Differences, and Examples

Inquiry vs Enquiry: Definitions, Differences, and Examples

Have you ever wondered how to use inquiry vs enquiry? Check out this article on how to tell the difference so you can use the correct word in your writing.

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“As Well As” in a Sentence: How to Use It (with Examples)

“As Well As” in a Sentence: How to Use It (with Examples)

“As well as” means “in addition to.” Learn how to use “as well as” correctly in your writing.

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500+ Adjectives Starting with M

500+ Adjectives Starting with M

There are hundreds of adjectives that start with the letter M. We’ve compiled a list of 500+ common and unusual adjectives starting with M that you can use in your writing.

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How to Cite a Book in MLA, APA, and Chicago

How to Cite a Book in MLA, APA, and Chicago

The main citation styles are MLA, Chicago, and APA. In this article, we’ll look at how to cite a book using these three different styles.

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Adjectives That Start with F: 300+ List to Describe Someone

Adjectives That Start with F: 300+ List to Describe Someone

Here is a comprehensive list of adjectives that start with F, including ones you can use to describe someone.

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300+ Words That Start with U

300+ Words That Start with U

Are you looking for a full list of words that start with U? Here’s your unique, ultimate, undefeated list of 300+ U words!

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Thru vs Through: What's the Difference?

Thru vs Through: What's the Difference?

Through is a preposition that refers to movement from one side to another. Thru is an alternate spelling for through. Learn how to use thru vs through in your writing.

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