2022-01-31 14:15
Count nouns or mass nouns—in the English language, it can quickly become confusing as to which one is which. To make matters more complicated, some languages consider nouns countable t… Read More
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2022-01-24 14:15
Apposition and appositives are grammatical terms that sound like they are the same thing. While they sound similar and occur within the same grammatical instance, both serve a unique role wi… Read More
2022-01-17 14:15
Protasis and apodosis are fancy names for grammar concepts that you may already recognize. If you know what a conditional sentence is, then you know more about protasis and apodosis than you… Read More
2022-01-10 14:15
Epiphora and anaphora are words you likely don’t recognize. However, it’s safe to assume that you have read and heard these rhetorical devices many times before without realizing… Read More
2021-03-29 13:15
It’s that time of year again! Be it April or July approaching, Camp NaNoWriMo is only days away and you can’t wait to dive deep into another creative writing project.
Not so f… Read More
2021-03-22 13:15
Are you a creative problem solver or a complainer? Creative problem solvers add value while complainers add to the problem. And if you’re adding to the problem, what does that say abou… Read More
2021-03-15 13:15
There’s no shortage of ways to create content online. Yet when it comes to content marketing, blogs and podcasts seem to be the major players.
In an ideal world, you can spend all y… Read More
2021-03-08 14:15
Many successful business teams turn to the 4 Ps of marketing when positioning their product for market—and for good reason. This approach to product positioning helps both novice and e… Read More
2021-03-01 14:15
When it comes to reflexive vs intensive pronouns, the key difference is that reflexive pronouns reflect the noun while intensive pronouns emphasize the noun.
Still confused? Let’s b… Read More
2021-02-22 14:15
As a writer, you must decide if you would rather make your writing timeless or timely. Is it more effective for your story to sink its nails in the here-and-now or to remain relevant decades… Read More
2021-02-15 14:15
When you think success, what comes to mind? How about innovation, inspiration, relevance, respect, satisfaction?
Success is the achievement of a desired result. Whether you’re an en… Read More
2021-02-08 14:15
Does your writing bring ghost words back from the dead?
Don’t be spooked. Ghost words have haunted our publications for centuries, lurking in dark corners of our dictionaries until… Read More
2021-02-01 14:15
Solitude and isolation are not the same thing.
Solitude is taking a brief break from the world to reconnect with yourself and to turn off the noise that harms your inner peace. Isolation… Read More
2021-01-25 14:15
I have a confession: I never used Friendster.
Back then, I wasn’t allotted enough minutes to use the family-shared internet account for creating any social media profiles. Onc… Read More
2021-01-18 14:15
January 18 is National Thesaurus Day! Read this blog post to discover what is National Thesaurus Day, who was Dr. Peter Mark Roget, why we call it a thesaurus and how you can celebrate Natio… Read More
2021-01-11 14:15
English is a complex language, especially if you’re learning it as a second or third language. On top of memorizing a long list of grammar rules, communicators in the English language… Read More
2021-01-04 14:15
Most writers (like me) don’t want to spend their time creating a long-term writing plan. It’s boring. It’s daunting. It’s riddled with responsibility—and I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-10-26 13:15
Mishearing someone once can change how you say a certain phrase for years. That is, if you’re not already familiar with the phrase.
It happens to everyone. Yet you’ll be surpr… Read More
2020-10-19 13:15
When it comes to Bing SEO vs Google SEO, there’s no denying that Google dominates the search engine market. It’s obvious that anyone wanting to be searchable online—be it o… Read More
2020-10-12 13:15
It’s a never-ending fight to prevent your emails from going to spam. With technology monitoring which email goes where, the bots seem to have the control on categorizing your email wit… Read More
2020-10-05 13:15
Find this blog post from a social media post? Congratulations! You are one of a few who clicked on the link.
Probably doesn’t make sense. There were several likes and shares o… Read More
2020-09-28 13:15
Do you edit as you write? Chew on your pencil? Procrastinate? Quit before you really get to the heart of your story?
With every writer lies a bad writing habit. And often great writers al… Read More
2020-09-21 13:15
Everyone these days is a blogger. Brands blog, companies blog, experts blog, hobbyists blog, celebrities blog, people blog. There’s no shortage of blogs to read on the Internet. … Read More
2020-09-14 13:15
When it comes to editing on paper or on screen, everyone has chosen a side. The opinions on traditional editing or digital editing are just as strong as the debate on the Oxford comma… Read More
2020-08-31 13:15
Anaphoric, cataphoric and exophoric—three words that make you sound smart at a party and even smarter when you understand these grammar concepts.
While these vocabulary words don&rs&hell…Read More
2020-08-24 13:15
So, you have reached a dead end in your story and you seek ways to write yourself out of a corner.
What luck! You’ve come to the right place to write your story out of its rut. &hell…Read More
2020-08-17 13:15
Is creativity at your company scarce? It’s not due to a shortage of ideas.
Think about it—your hiring process is competitive so that you choose the sharpest, most talented pro… Read More
2020-08-03 13:15
Hobbyists and business leaders alike have asked “is blogging free marketing?” since the blog became a user-friendly form of promotion. And today, free marketing is the only optio… Read More
2020-07-20 13:15
Proverbial vs figurative—which is it? Is raining cats and dogs a proverbial or figurative phrase? And how can you remember the difference?
That depends on the familiarity or elabora… Read More
2020-07-13 13:15
The genre, medium or topic doesn’t limit how writers can create suspense. A funny story can encapsulate your reader while a scary story can fall flat. That drive of suspense can carry… Read More
2020-07-06 13:15
You are tasked with writing under pressure and you are trying not to freak out.
So, what is it? An ACT essay? A final exam paper? A business proposal? A formal report?
I have good news… Read More
2020-06-29 13:15
It’s surprising the amount of grammar differences between American and British English, especially since both nations speak the same language. So many slight variances in spelling… Read More
2020-06-22 13:15
Companies more than ever want to win business over their competition. Of course, every company that wants to stay in business wants to earn more revenue. But these days, companies are more f… Read More
2020-06-15 13:15
Before the days of TikTok and Snapchat, there was Vine. It was an online phenomenon that pushed the limits of creativity through its restrictions of time. It was the social media platform m… Read More
2020-06-08 13:15
We are all familiar with Henri Matisse’s famous phrase: “creativity takes courage.” But does creativity take courage? Is that really a true statement?
Creativity tak… Read More
2020-06-01 13:15
Your personal business card is your call to action. For those not familiar with the term, a call to action is an invitation for your reader to make an immediate response. In marketing, a cal… Read More
2020-05-18 13:15
There’s no going back to the way things were before. Your buyer, no matter their circumstance, has been impacted by this pandemic. And once stay-at-home orders are officially lifte… Read More
2020-05-11 13:15
Never did I expect to write a blog post on writing trends of 2020 in May. That’s what January’s for—to predict all up-and-coming trends for writers while the new year is st… Read More
2020-05-04 13:15
If you’re looking for effective ways that writers can increase their Twitter followers, look no further.
Boosting your followers on Twitter isn’t hard, if all that y… Read More
2020-04-27 13:15
So, you want to boost SEO on your free WordPress blog and everyone tells you that you can’t. Good news is that they’re liars. Bad news is that they’re lying to you… Read More
2020-04-20 13:15
There are some symbols we write without much thought. We use an ampersand as a substitute for “and.” We use % to note a percentage. We use $ to talk about money.
But… Read More
2020-04-13 13:26
Never have I been more grateful for my art school degree.
Don’t get me wrong. I am the writer—and person—that I am today because I earned my writing MFA. And frankly… Read More
2020-03-30 13:15
Uncertainty. That word bounced from headline to headline upon ringing in a new year, a new decade. An unpredictable economy, an upcoming presidential election, trade tensions across nati… Read More
2020-03-23 13:15
Caffeine—the culprit that comes in many forms. Coffee, tea, energy drinks, chocolate—we all have a preference on which cup provides the most pleasant buzz.
But does that buzz… Read More
2020-03-16 13:15
Confession: I like coming into the office. I enjoy collaborating and laughing with my peers throughout the workday. I enjoy working across two screens. I enjoy having everything I need t… Read More
2020-03-09 13:15
For writers, the Internet is both a blessing and a curse. Writers can now share their work across multiple platforms and can gain exposure in ways that were once non-existent. Regrettably, t… Read More
2020-03-02 14:15
March 4 is National Grammar Day! Discover more about this literary holiday and explore all the ways you can celebrate this grammar day with no errors.
Despite my strongest efforts to… Read More
2020-02-24 14:15
As a blogger for almost a decade, I want to say that people still read blogs. But is that really true?
Should we still write blog posts? Retire our blogs to become YouTube influencers or… Read More
2020-01-27 14:15
There’s an unmistakable look whenever I tell acquaintances about my solo travel plans. The head tilts, eyebrows pucker, the mouth slightly gapes open—a glance that’s in… Read More
2020-01-20 14:15
I am back! Thank you for your patience while I was away taking care of everything in my life. I thought I’d launch 2020 with a post on how to correctly use an underscore since grammar… Read More
2019-11-25 14:15
It’s the final stretch—hooray! This NaNoWriMo update is my last post for National Novel Writing Month for the year.
It’s the last week of November and we’re just… Read More
2019-11-18 14:15
Ready for another NaNoWriMo update? Here’s what I’ve been up to since week two of National Novel Writing Month.
Can it already be Week 3 of National Novel Writing Month?!… Read More
2019-11-11 14:15
It’s time for a NaNoWriMo update! Here’s what I’ve been up to since week one of National Novel Writing Month.
It’s only Week 2 of National Novel Writing Month… Read More
2019-11-04 14:15
Seven years—let’s do this! Here’s my NaNoWriMo update for this week.
In case this is your first visit to my blog, I publish weekly posts about NaNoWriMo through… Read More
2019-10-28 13:15
Interested in hosting a Write-In this year during NaNoWriMo?
Write-Ins are a great way to meet writers in your community and provide a safe
space for everyone to reach their word count goals… Read More
2019-10-21 13:15
Just because we communicate in English doesn’t always mean we
use punctuation the same way. Americans use a colon to denote time (4:30) while
the British use a period (4.30). Titles su… Read More
2019-10-14 13:15
It’s tempting to write before NaNoWriMo, especially if you’re
really excited about your next novel. However, writing your novel before November
is against the rules—that is… Read More
2019-10-07 13:15
It’s NaNoWriMo season, so chances are every writer is asking if
you are a planner or pantser. And if you’re new to National Novel Writing
Month, you have no clue what those words… Read More
2019-09-30 13:15
Many people believe that you don’t need creativity to be successful. You’re either creative or analytical. You either prefer words or numbers. You either use your right brain or… Read More
2019-09-23 13:15
September 24 is National Punctuation Day! Discover what this literary holiday is and how you can celebrate this grammar day in punctuating fashion.
I often write about the correct rul… Read More
2019-09-16 13:15
If you’re like me, you hesitate to take chances with your writing. What if it screws everything up? What if it goes nowhere? What if it’s a waste of time?
The most triumphant… Read More
2019-09-09 13:15
In the early years of my blog, I relied on StumbleUpon to spread
the news about my latest blog post. Many blog referrals came from StumbleUpon
who then continued to stumble upon more of my p… Read More
2019-09-02 13:15
Not all punctuation marks have a long list of nicknames. Stroke,
virgule, diagonal, right-leaning stroke, oblique dash, solidus, slant,
separatrix, forward slash—all can be used for th… Read More
2019-08-19 13:15
No one at my place of employment questions my level of productivity. Not only can I account for the work I accomplish on a weekly and monthly basis, but my methods to increase my workday pro… Read More
2019-08-05 13:15
I love drinking coffee. When my workweek alarm rings, my sole
motivator for rolling out of bed is knowing that in a few hours I can drink a
cup of coffee.
And after the long run, morning… Read More
2019-07-29 13:15
Recently, the team at Red Roof welcomed me on their podcast channel so that I could share my experiences with and advice about solo travelling. I had a blast talking with the hosts and I&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-06-24 13:15
NaNoWriMo gets all the press and Twitter love. But what about Camp NaNoWriMo?
You don’t have to be an accomplished writer to join Camp NaNoWriMo. You don’t even have to like c… Read More
2019-06-17 13:15
This blog post is for Sarah (by request).
When it comes to grammar, it is a common misconception that
can e.g. and i.e. can be used interchangeably like synonyms. In truth, both
abbrevia… Read More
2019-06-10 13:15
Does your writing need a jolt? A shake-up? Anything to make it fun again?
So you’re not writing, but it’s not because you don’t like to write anymore. You wouldn’t ta… Read More
2019-06-03 13:15
Think about the company that has earned your undying loyalty. What is it about this business that resonates with you so strongly?
Do they provide a stellar product or service? Do they make i… Read More
2019-05-27 13:15
I love running. That’s why I go for a run 4–5 days a week, be it 5:30AM, in rain, in scorching heat, in bone-chilling cold. For me, it’s never about if but when and how and… Read More
2019-05-20 13:15
My career’s in marketing. And if you too work in marketing, you know that most (if not all) received requests are delivered as a do-this command.
What’s frustrating to a creative… Read More
2019-05-06 13:15
When it comes to grammar, my biggest pet peeve is the misuse of the apostrophe. Not a week goes by where I don’t see things like “cat’s for sale” and “free CD… Read More
2019-04-15 13:15
You have days where there just isn’t a minute to spare for your writing.
You also have days where it’s socially unaccepted to bring out your pen and stack of paper to write.
And… Read More
2019-04-01 13:15
For years, I wondered why only kids get the chance to run away from all their problems and express their creativity through the ritual we call summer writing camp. This is something adults w… Read More
2019-03-11 13:15
HINT: Any number higher than one. And here’s why.
We all receive emails like this daily. A message from your peer or your friend pops into your inbox that’s cluttered with excla… Read More
2019-03-04 14:15
Start-ups and small businesses are just as prone to sabotaging their brand as are the biggest global corporations. Some branding fails are PR nightmares while others dissolve a company quick… Read More
2019-02-25 14:15
When I was in Ireland, I was in awe at the celebrity of the author. Streets are named after them. Entire museums are dedicated to them—several for just one author—that showcase… Read More
2019-02-18 14:15
I find small talk limiting. You can only talk about the weather for so long and feign interest in someone’s weekend plans before you crave for the conversation to end.
I prefer shifti… Read More
2019-02-04 14:15
It’s not often that a punctuation mark comes as a mirrored pair. Ellipses are a succession of three periods and the interrobang is a merging of the question mark into… Read More
2019-01-28 14:15
I love Saturday mornings. It’s the first day of the week where I get to wake up with the sunrise. It’s the day that I don’t have to rush out for a run or to work. I let m… Read More
2019-01-21 14:15
Mark your calendars! I have tracked down so many honorary days and awareness weeks that you can celebrate throughout the year when it comes to reading, writing and our favorite authors.
Jan… Read More
2019-01-14 14:15
This one’s for you, Frank.
I hate December. It is easily my least favorite month.
Yes, I am not a fan of the most wonderful time of the year. I’m not big into holidays, includin… Read More
2019-01-07 14:15
It happens to the best of us. You meant to skip just one week of blogging for one reason or another. Then another week goes by. And then another, until the only way you can remember when you… Read More
2018-12-31 14:15
You have a decision to make: should you embark on a New Year’s resolution this year or sit this one out?
That all depends on you. Are you really ready to stick to your New Year’… Read More
2018-12-17 14:15
Ah, the early 2000s. The dawn of the new millennium brought us trends like peasant tops and cargo pants, emo rock and boy bands, TRL and AIM, and cell phones that were basically just phones… Read More
2018-12-03 14:15
Yes, I wrote an entire blog post about how to use a question mark and it wasn’t a waste of my time. Because, in truth, we all are afraid to ask our friends and peers how to add a quest… Read More
2018-11-26 14:15
We’ve reached the final stretch! After a week of holiday meals and family gatherings, the odds were stacked against me to stay on track with my National Novel Writing Month daily and w… Read More
2018-11-19 14:15
Week 3 of National Novel Writing Month should feel like I’m closer to the end, but there’s still two weeks left! This week, I returned back to my normal routine but life kept thr… Read More
2018-11-12 14:15
Week 2 of National Novel Writing Month—and it already feels like an entire month! This week, I’ve written thousands of words, discovered a writing strategy to keep me on track an… Read More
2018-11-05 14:15
Six years—and here I go again!
In case you’re not already an avid reader of my blog, I publish weekly posts about NaNoWriMo throughout October and November.
We’re al… Read More
2018-10-29 13:15
True fear is hard to convey, especially when writing a scary story. Sure, you can state that your character feels fearful, but fear is an art form better shown than told. And merely repeatin… Read More
2018-10-22 13:15
Congratulations! You have decided to embark on writing the first draft of your story.
There’s a good chance that you’ve been on this journey before. You tried writing another sto… Read More
2018-10-15 13:15
This is a blog post that both pantsers and planners can get behind—so that no one gets behind during National Novel Writing Month.
When it comes to NaNoWriMo, you’re either a p… Read More
2018-10-08 13:15
Look up “how to create a villain” (or some other keyword variant) and what you find are many articles or blog posts that describe the definition of a villain, as if that’… Read More
2018-10-01 13:15
It’s an age-old question. What came first: the chicken or the egg? The plot or the protagonist?
What if the shaping of the story and your main character happens at the same time?
Oft… Read More
2018-09-24 13:15
My brother-in-law requested that I write today’s blog post.
We all have a grammar rule or writing tool that gets under our skin when used incorrectly. My beef is with comic sans. His… Read More
2018-09-17 13:15
My peers and I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the Women in Digital National Conference held in our city of Columbus. It’s not often a large marketing conference like this is… Read More
2018-09-10 13:15
Congrats! You just finished writing the last work in your latest masterpiece, be it your novel, short story, poetry collection, play or screenplay.
Now what?
Well, you don’t need thi… Read More
2018-09-04 13:15
The dreaded day of going back to work after a holiday is here. Just thinking about all that you have to get done this upcoming week urges you to pull the covers up further over your eyes.
Th… Read More
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