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Writing contests can help boost your career as an emerging writer. These are the best free writing contests to submit your work to, with worthwhile prizes such as publication and cash awards.

Avoid These 13 Mistakes First-Time Romance Authors Make

Bestselling romance authors share mistakes that newbie romance authors should avoid when writing, marketing, and building their business.

Sentence Starters: Ultimate List to Improve Your Essays and Writing

Do you struggle knowing how to start a sentence? This list of sentence starters will help kickstart your writing.

Write a Powerful Memoir in 7 Steps

It took Joe Bunting five years, thousands of hours, and gallons of sweat and tears to learn how to take his so-so memoir and turn it into an objectively good book. Thankfully, he's distilling all he learned into this article for your enjoyment.

Opossum vs Possum: What's the Difference?

Possums and opossums have very similar names but are actually different animals. Find out how to tell them apart, and how they came to share such similar names in this article.

7 Ways to Avoid Mistakes When Writing Historical Fiction

Writing historical fiction is no easy feat! I've made many mistakes with my historical fiction novel. Here's how to avoid some common blunders.

10 Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Avoid These When Writing a Novel!

Struggling from a case of writer's block or wondering what's blocking you on the path to publication? Read on to ensure that you're not making any of these fatal writing errors.

14 of the Hardest Words to Spell (+ Tips to Help You Spell Them Correctly)

Looking for a challenge? In this article, we've rounded up 14 of the hardest to spell words in the English language. We'll teach you how to spell them and give you tips for remembering them in the future. Welcome to your newest party trick!

How to Write a Cover Letter Companies Will Love

Is your cover letter stopping employers from getting back to you? Learn how to write a cover letter that companies will love by following these top tips.

Librarian Appreciation Day: What Is It and When Is It?

Librarians do a lot more than shelve books. They’re community heroes! Here’s when and how to honor librarians on Library Appreciation Day and School Librarian Day.

How to Write a Winning Interview Follow-Up Email

The process of getting a job is daunting for most people, and it’s no less daunting during our current pandemic. It’s understandable that many people often overlook one of the most critical parts of the job process: the email you send to the prospective employer after you’ve interviewed. Find out how to write the perfect follow-up email in this article.

Daily Habits & Writing Routines of 21 Famous Authors

How do famous authors structure their writing time? Do they write every day or take days off? In this article, we cover the daily routines of 21 famous writers.

How Many Letters Are in the Alphabet?

There are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Read on to learn about the alphabets of widely spoken languages worldwide and the number of letters they include.

Strike the Last Word: What Does It Mean?

When politicians say "I move to strike the last word," they are using an accepted, traditional loophole to bypass discussion time limits. No one is actually asking to strike words from an amendment; they just want more time to talk.

20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

Whether you’re writing an email, an article, or an entire book, you want to make sure your writing is free of grammatical errors. This article helps you avoid the 20 most common grammar mistakes.

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7 Ways to Avoid Mistakes When Writing Historical Fiction

10 Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Avoid These When Writing a Novel!

14 of the Hardest Words to Spell (+ Tips to Help You Spell Them Correctly)

How to Write a Cover Letter Companies Will Love

Librarian Appreciation Day: What Is It and When Is It?

How to Write a Winning Interview Follow-Up Email

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How Many Letters Are in the Alphabet?

Strike the Last Word: What Does It Mean?

20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

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Sentence Starters: Ultimate List to Improve Your Essays and Writing

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Opossum vs Possum: What's the Difference?

7 Ways to Avoid Mistakes When Writing Historical Fiction

10 Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Avoid These When Writing a Novel!

14 of the Hardest Words to Spell (+ Tips to Help You Spell Them Correctly)

How to Write a Cover Letter Companies Will Love

Librarian Appreciation Day: What Is It and When Is It?

How to Write a Winning Interview Follow-Up Email

Daily Habits & Writing Routines of 21 Famous Authors

How Many Letters Are in the Alphabet?

Strike the Last Word: What Does It Mean?

20 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

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