Writing Numbers – 5 Rules To Remember
Writing numbers is a tricky discipline that confuses the best of writers at time. Style guides vary on their recommendations, and many of the rules aren’t set in stone. However, there are five rules...
View ArticleHow To Become A Better Writer – 10 Hot Tips
You can never stop learning to be a better writer. Even when you have mastered all the aspects of English grammar and learned all the words in the dictionary, your style can always be refined that...
View ArticleEnquire vs. Inquire
I received an email from a reader asking me to explain the difference between inquire and enquire. This is an interesting one so thank you Tom from Arizona for prompting this post. What you will find...
View ArticleSingular They?
Every time I use “they” to refer to an individual it feels strange. Occasionally I use he/she, depending what I am writing and on the frequency of the reference in that particular paragraph. However,...
View ArticleAnymore or Any More?
This is one of those words that makes you question your writing skills every now and again. Does it look right? Should it be anymore or any more? Let’s find out. Firstly, consider that many...
View ArticleTenses In English Grammar
Past, present and future can be a nightmare for those learning English, and also for native English writers. Below are some basic examples of using tenses to help you master this discipline. Past...
View ArticleCockney Rhyming Slang
A Cockney is someone born within earshot of the bells of St Mary le Bow church in Cheapside, London. Commonly, this is known as being born within the sound of the Bow Bells. Opinion over why cockney...
View ArticleHow To Write Faster – 5 Tips For Speed Writing
1. Do Your Research First If you are writing a piece that requires the inclusion of statistics, facts, truths and or general knowledge, then get the research done before sitting down to write. Holes in...
View ArticleProgram or Programme
Often confused, program, or programme, is one of those words capable of making you think twice halfway through a sentence, causing a mad Google search and interrupting the writing of your masterpiece....
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