Journal writing is a great tool for people of all ages. And for teens, it can be the perfect way to explore yourself and the world around you as everything you know changes. So, to help you get past those blank page, no-thoughts, aaargh moments, we’ve collected 99...
Often the most difficult stage of essay writing is just getting started. You’ve got a blank page, perhaps a jumble of notes, maybe even an outline. But … inspiration isn’t striking, and the words aren’t flowing. So how can you be systematic about starting an essay?...
As a writer, you (hopefully) use paragraphs a lot. They’re fantastic tools for improving the readability of our work. But what is a paragraph when you really get down to it? And how can you write the most effective paragraphs? Let’s find out! Paragraphs: the low down...
Conventional wisdom says that a well-developed paragraph should ideally be 100-200 words long, and 5-6 sentences maximum. But … well, that’s not really true. In fact, the best answer to “how many sentences are in a paragraph” is it depends … Why? Well, the ideal...
Here’s how to proofread an essay, with 12 clever strategies to take your proofreading skills to the next level. Because after all that hard work, don’t let careless mistakes drag your essay (and your grade!) down! 1. Print it out Many people...
