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Address Punctuation: Commas and More

Let’s talk address punctuation. Even though it may be considered a dying skill, correctly addressing an envelope can be very useful. Addresses can be tricky, as each is different and poses new formatting issues. One main example is commas, which often throw people off when… continue reading

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Discount On Vs. Discount Off. Which Is Right?

English can be a pretty versatile language. With the ability to write a given sentence in various ways, it can be hard to know which is grammatically correct. For example, if you find a sale that reduces the price of something, should you say that… continue reading

“Vs” Versus “Vs.” Versus “V.”

“Vs” Versus “vs.” Versus “V.” The abbreviations “Vs.” “V.” and “Vs” are short for the word “versus,” not to be confused with the word “verses.” The word versus means “opposed” to something or someone, as in competition. All three standard abbreviations are acceptable, although “vs”… continue reading

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Business Writing Capitalization

When conducting business, we often have to submit a lot of our work in writing. We often find ourselves writing emails, newsletters, notes, proposals, and much more. With this, capitalization rules can get somewhat messy, so keep reading to learn more about the basic capitalization… continue reading

How To Write A Rough Draft

Regardless of what you are writing, outlining and organizing your thoughts into a rough draft can allow you to visualize your writing as a whole. Keep reading to learn more about why rough drafts can help you and how you can make amazing rough drafts! … continue reading

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Perfecting a One-Page Business Proposal

Writing a proposal may seem daunting. They are essential to winning new business. There is pressure to create a persuasive pitch that summarizes the value of what you’re offering. The proposal should also show how you can resolve your client’s problems. And all of that… continue reading

Should You Start A New Paragraph After Dialogue?

Creating solid and effective dialogue in a story can be very tricky; you need it to be clear, you need it to be meaningful, and most importantly, you need it to add something to the story to create depth. To create effective dialogue, follow some… continue reading

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How to Write ____

How to Correctly use “Century”

If you write a novel set in the future, do you call it the 35th Century? 35th century? Thirty-fifth Century? Thirty-Fifth Century? What about this century? The short answer is that thirty-fifth century is almost always correct. Exceptions include if it is at the… continue reading

Verbing

Did you know you can turn a noun into a verb? This is called “verbing” or “to verb.” If you use a noun in place of a verb, most people will understand what you mean. Verbing is mostly for informal situations. It’s also good to… continue reading

How Should I Express My Gratitude in Email?

Have you ever had someone help you in such a significant way that a simple “Thank you” seemed inadequate? Expressing gratitude is so important. Its effects on your attitude and outlook can be far-reaching. So, let’s explore some thoughtful and sincerely synonyms to the “express… continue reading