Compliment vs complement… Both of these words often confuse writers. The words are homophones, or words that sound the same but have different meanings. Not only that, they are spelled almost the same, except for that pesky E and I in the middle. If you want to avoid common writing mistakes, understanding the difference between […]
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I’ve collected lots of terrible writing advice over the years from talks, seminars, courses, and books. It’s easy to find good writing advice for self-publishing, writing a book or earning more money as a freelance or nonfiction writer. But what about terrible writing advice? What bad advice should you avoid if you want to become
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Want to write and travel at the same time? Discover how to become a travel writer and get paid to see the world. Becoming a travel writer is a dream for many. And why not? Travel writing sounds amazing. I’ve yet to hear one travel writer say they don’t love getting paid to travel and
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In this article, you’ll find 5 tips for setting freelance writing rates so you can avoid underselling yourself and start your career the right way. Freelance writing is one of the best jobs in the world. You can be your own boss, set your hours, work in your PJs and get paid to write. It’s
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As writers, we want our work to be powerful. We want our words to elicit emotions and strong reactions. We want our prose to resonate. If your goal is to ensure compelling writing, avoid using passive voice. In this article, we’ll examine what passive voice is and why it saps the power from your writing.
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