Writing a thank you letter can be difficult, because exactly how you write it depends on the audience you are writing a thank you letter for. If it’s to a friend, for example, it would be a lot less formal than it would if you were writing to your boss after a promotion. The point … Read more
Whenever we are asked to write an essay or research paper of any kind, we have to consider different factors that might influence the findings in some way, or serve as an explanation for something that we are investigating. The point is, nothing you research or write an essay about exists in a vacuum – … Read more
We usually align ourselves with others who have similar core values to our own. Below we will list some examples of core values for you to consider – it might be worth thinking if they apply to an organization, business, or individual that you know so you can think about how these core values look … Read more
What is second-person point of view? Most people have at least heard of first-person writing and third-person writing, and could probably think of an example, but the style of writing that is so often overlooked is second-person point of view. This is likely because the second person writing is some of the rarest writing to … Read more
What is first-person point of view? Getting to grips with first person versus third person in writing can be a bit of a challenge. It’s easy to get the two mixed up, but this can be a problem if you’ve been specifically told to write in a certain style. Thankfully, this guide will take you … Read more
What are transition sentences? Writing is a very beautiful thing; it not only allows us to communicate with others but to also express our ideas. Despite its beauty, it can become a challenge. Especially with how to correctly transition from one idea to the next, without losing sense in what we are trying to express. … Read more
When to spell out numbers? Some authors prefer to write numbers as numerals instead of spelling them out since the former helps achieve a more concise text. Deciding whether or not to spell out a number is quite confusing. Generally, the number one rule is for the writer to express numbers consistently throughout the entire … Read more
Compare and contrast transition words! You can connect related thoughts or ideas with transition words. Transition words or phrases can help you compare or contrast ideas. They can do this by showing the degree to which something related is different or similar. It helps you note the correlation that exists between the two concepts. These … Read more
The phrase “I look forward to hearing from you” is used so often in emails and letters. Writing an email isn’t only a business necessity, it is an art. You heard right. An art. Especially the beginning and ending. Sound outrageous? Think about it for a minute. The beginning of an email grabs attention – well, … Read more