What Do You Mean by “Woke”?
The verb to wake has a long history in English. Its most common meaning today is “to become or cause […]
3 Types of Spelling Challenges
Often, the English language appears to have been invented by a malicious entity. But although Noah Webster—the American lexicographer who […]
The Cozy Mystery Genre
As we are in the first week of NANOWRIMO—the yearly challenge to writers to produce a 50,000-word novel in the […]
The 14 English Punctuation Marks With Examples
Do you know how to use punctuation marks correctly in English? While some might seem straightforward, you may come across […]
How to Make Money Teaching English Online
Are you looking to make some extra money, perhaps to fund your studies or travels? One great way to do […]
Predicate Nominative and Predicate Adjective
Two terms you might come across when you’re learning English or studying grammar are “predicate nominative” and “predicate adjective”. They’re […]
5 Wordy Sentences Examples and Corrections
The careful writer always reviews their prose, and one of the qualities they aspire to demonstrate is conciseness, or brevity […]
Learn English and Grammar Skills with Google Home Assistant
Would you like to learn English and improve your grammar without getting off the sofa and without cracking open a […]
Math or Maths?
Is “math” or “maths” the correct word to use as the shortened or colloquial form of the word mathematics? The […]
Three Act Structure: How to Nail This Story Structure in 3 Steps
Stories have been around for longer than we’ve been writing them down. The three-act story structure was even there before […]
While vs. Whilst
A reader asks: what is the difference between while and whilst? Both while and whilst have been in the language […]
Digital Marketing Guide for Book Authors and Writers
Whether you’re self-publishing a book, or you’ve got a deal with a traditional publisher, you’re going to need to do […]