Content creation best practices
How-to
How To Write A Good Cover Letter: Seven Practical Tips
A cover letter or an application letter is an integral part of a job search process. Usually, employers require applicants to send their cover letters along with the resume or CV. The primary purpose of such texts is to filter the most relevant potential hires. If your cover letter is good, the hiring manager is […]
6 min read
How-to
Writing Tips For Students: Types Of Essays And How To Make Them Perfect
Essay writing is a common task for students. It may be part of a language learning test or a requirement for a college application. Thus, it is crucial to master essay writing skills, which may not seem that easy. Happily, some basic principles and tips will allow you to create killer essays. Before we go […]
4 min read
How-to
How To Improve Written Communication: Practical Tips And Useful Tools
In the era of the Internet, we spend a large portion of our time communicating online. Most of such interactions come in writing. You have to deliver a clear message to achieve your goals, convey desires, and answer questions. However, for many people writing several sentences is a hard task. Today we will talk about […]
6 min read
Grammar
12 Confusing English Words And How To Spell Them Right
The English language is full of confusing words that are both tricky to correctly pick up and even spell. Below are some of the most commonly misspelled words. Hint: you can use our free online grammar check tool or paraphrasing app to fight those grammar issues. 1. conscience (Wrong: conscence) First of all, remember that […]
2 min read
How-to
How to Avoid Redundant Expressions
In the English language, using two or more words with similar meaning is called redundancy. This means that you can safely keep only one word, and omit others in the phrase. Today we will understand how to spot redundancies and get rid of them. Here is how redundancy looks like: The former alumnus of Harvard […]
3 min read
How-to
How to Write A Perfect English Text If You Are Not A Native: 3 Practical Tips
Writing is a challenge no matter what language it is attempted in, but when that language is not your mother tongue, the task can seem frightening. That fear only increases when you find yourself in the position of studying in a language that is not your own; producing formal, academic-style essays in an unfamiliar language […]
4 min read
Style
Different Types Of Metaphors And How To Use Them
A metaphor is an idea that seeks to explain something by using words that are not literally connected to the topic being discussed. Metaphors are a wonderful part of language, both enabling better understanding of meaning and providing a poetical edge to the language that may otherwise not exist. Let’s start with a few examples: […]
4 min read
Style
How to Start an Essay in Style
Let’s share a secret that all great writers are already aware of: you’ve got to get your reader hooked from the off. In fact, every line must leave the reader wanting more, but it is the first sentence that must make the biggest impact. This may always have been true, but we live in the […]
4 min read
Writing
Common Content Marketing Mistakes
It is not only important to do right things, but also do not make mistakes that can eliminate all your efforts. Here are a couple of things the one should not do when working on a new content piece.
2 min read
Writing
How to Attract First Readers: 4 Rules to Follow
Creating a truly interesting article is not easy at all. However, it’s not rocket science, as you can greatly increase the chances of success by following a few rules.
4 min read