For many kids, school is like a second home as they spend so much time there, get to hang out with friends and explore what their interests are. So sometimes they feel so comfortable at school that they forget that it is actually an academic institution and some things should stay at home. Sometimes kids […]
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You want to self-publish your book, but budgeting for the process is more challenging than it looks. The numbers you hear from experts regarding the costs of self-publishing are all over the board. Do authors really manage to release quality books without paying for professional editing, design, marketing and other services? Or will you have […]
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When it came time to write one of most important episodes of The Office, showrunner Greg Daniels couldn’t stop horsing around. On the latest episode of the Office Ladies podcast, former co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey spoke with Daniels about writing the Season 6 episode “Niagara: Part 1” with Mindy Kaling and a truly […]
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How Does Your Garden Grow? A Practical Guide to Cultivating Online Writing Friendships.Part 1 — How to Plant Seeds without Being CreepyPhoto by Christian Joudrey on Unsplash When I was younger, adults warned me to be careful about who I talked to on the internet, because they might pressure me into doing something I didn’t want to do. More […]
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It doesn’t have to be elegantCourtesy of Valeriia Sviridova on Canva Writing a novel is hard. The art of prose can seem like a mystery if you don’t know where to begin. Once I got over the hurdle of thinking my prose had to be elegant, it made things a lot easier. As a copywriter, it sometimes […]
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What’s the number one thing you can do to improve your writing? Read. A lot. Read anything and everything you can find, and you’ll become a better writer. Read your favorite genre, whether that’s historical fiction, creative nonfiction or personal essays. Read books that are similar to what you like to write. And surround yourself […]
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BUNDLE AND SAVE: The Xbox Series S Fortnite and Rocket League Bundle was in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Microsoft Store as of Feb. 4. All three retailers have it listed for $299.99, which is the same price as the console itself. We’re a little over a year into the lifespan of the […]
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Looking to stream something romantic, but with a humorous tone? HBO Max has got you covered. The streaming service’s expansive library features many longtime swoon-worthy favorites as well as modern romantic film classics. From teen movies to romantic musicals, we’re here to highlight some of the biggest rom-coms across the decades. Here are the 10 […]
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Musicians have taken to Twitter today to complain about a website that is ostensibly selling their music as NFTs without permission. HitPiece claims to sell one-of-one NFTs, meaning each one is singular and unique (as opposed to the endless iterations of ugly monkeys we are now subjected to). “Each HitPiece NFT is a One of […]
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Vivid verbs show (vividly) rather than tell. These verbs help show what’s happening mentally or physically to a character. They paint a picture in your reader’s mind. What exactly is a vivid verb? It’s a descriptive verb, which allows you to create interest and even excitement in your writing. A captivating story Have you ever […]
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