While we are excellent at generating excuses to avoid writing, there are days when we truly don’t have time to sit down and write for an hour. Try these five hacks to keep you writing even during those super busy times: 1. Keep a Journal This is beneficial on a number of levels, but in […]
4 Reasons Writing Is Hard
How much time do writers spend actually writing? Well…the truth is, it’s probably not as often as you think. Here are four things that can discourage or derail writers: 1. Dealing with English Let’s just take a minute to appreciate how difficult English is. Sometimes the hardest thing about writing is getting around all the […]
Avoiding the Grammar Police: Part 2
In our last article, we talked about how to avoid the grammar police in our conversation. Today we discuss three mistakes to avoid in our written grammar. English is a difficult language. It can be understood through tough, thorough thought, though.” ~ Unknown 1. For Their Sakes, Use the Correct “There”! (They’re always watching, after all…) […]
Avoiding the Grammar Police: Part 1
We all know those people—the ones we’re afraid to slip up around, either in writing or in speech: the grammar police. I don’t judge people based on race, creed, colour or gender. I judge people based on spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure.” ~ Unknown Do not fear. Today I share three tips for sliding by these […]
