Why RAVENs aren’t always as smart as they seem
Affect and effect are two of the trickiest words in the English language to get right.
Banish the passive voice to pep up your writing
If your writing has been feeling a bit lethargic and needs livening up, writing in the active voice is a great place to start.
The golden rule of crafting: write like you speak
This simple rule will make sure your writing sounds more natural, and that the widest possible audience understands your point.
Providing critical feedback: striking a balance
Being ruthless isn’t easy – especially when dealing with the work of your peers.
Why the comma splice isn’t nice
The comma splice is a bit of a weakling in the world of punctuation.
Mischievous modifiers
One morning I shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got into my pyjamas I’ll never know. -Groucho Marx- This joke is one of the most famous example of a modifier gone wrong. Modifiers are among the most mischievous words and phrases in the English language. That’s because [...]
The Curse of the Capitals
A lot of capitals are used unnecessarily, which can make the writing look amateurish.
Avoid hyphen-related trouble
Ever wondered whether or not you should use a hyphen between two words? If you have, you're probably thinking about using a ‘compound adjective’.
Six tips for spelling success
Whether you regard yourself as good at spelling or not, the odd mistakes are bound to get through. So here are six tips for spelling success.
Entertain before you inform
Entertaining – or engaging – your reader is something that needs to happen right at the start of any written document, no matter what it is.