Fear Not: You Can Become a Better Speller!
Misspelling words can be embarrassing, especially when you do something comical like swap an O for a U in the…
Amber Morris
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How To Write Articles Faster and Make a Better Living
When I first started writing professionally, I would rework my content so much that I sometimes made around $4 an…
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Coronavirus AP Style Topical Guide
This AP style coronavirus topical guide was created in accordance with AP Stylebook guidelines. Whether you’re a reporter or a…
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AP Style: State Name Abbreviations
Although the rules seem to change as often as I eat a shameful amount of candy (read: every day), I…
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Mastering the AP Style Rules for Abbreviations
I’m a huge fan of abbreviations because they make communication easier and spare me from unnecessary typing. When I’m writing…
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Improve Your Writing by Avoiding “Scare Quotes”
The other day I saw a sign in a shop window: “Farm Fresh” “Chicken” $2.50/lb. That didn’t inspire much confidence…
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Are Colors Nouns or Adjectives?
Are colors nouns that name specific objects, or are they adjectives that describe the quality of objects? Colors are versatile,…
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5 Steps To Becoming a Professional Writer
The importance of skillful writing has most certainly become more apparent nowadays. Well-written blog posts, speeches, advertisements, product copy, TV shows…
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Commonly Confused Words: Onsite vs. On Site (and On-site)
In language, even small differences in spelling and punctuation can change the meaning of a word. For example, look at…
