Blog Posts tagged Writing

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7 Steps for Getting Around Writer’s Block

by Christine Chadwick

Writer's block may seem inevitable, but it isn't permanent. Here are some methods to break the block and get your words flowing onto the page or screen.

1. Free write

Spend 15 minutes or longer a day writing about whatever runs through your head: there is no "wrong" subject or incorrect number of ...

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How to Choose an Essay Topic

by Grace Dickins

There's one thing that stands between you and an amazing essay: a solid topic. The right topic can make or break your grade. It can also mean the difference between smooth sailing and unnecessary frustration. Choosing what to write about can feel immobilizing, but these tips can help you pick the pe...

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Five Benefits of Using Free Writing

by Grace Dickins

In short, free writing is the process of writing without any particular objective. Many creative writing instructors use this technique to get students into the habit of writing regularly and to overcome writer's block. Unlike journaling, which is usually the linear progression of a person's experie...

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3 Steps for Avoiding Plagiarism

by Christine Chadwick

Have you ever experienced one of these scenarios?

You're typing away at an assignment due in a few hours, and you're just....stuck. Maybe you don't fully understand the material, or maybe you just realised you need to incorporate something you didn't, but whatever the case is, the clock is runnin...Read more ›

Five Tips for Improving Imagery in Writing

by Christine Chadwick

Though we're not all poets, most of us have been asked to write creatively in an educational setting. English classes from primary school onward encourage students to write in a descriptive manner using techniques involving imagery. If you struggle with writing in this fashion, read on for five tips...

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