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grammar

Top 4 most common mistakes in writing

You may be surprised to learn that it is the simplest things that people get wrong when they write.

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Dark Mode: its impact on you and your device

To celebrate the release of 'dark mode' on Outwrite, we take a look at how it can benefit you and your device

grammar

"You and I" or "You and me"?

Confused about whether to use "I" or "me" when referring to yourself? Here's a quick guide

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Linking your writing together: Transitional words and phrases

Good writing has a certain flow and natural progression. Transitional words and phrases are essential to creating this, allowing the writer to connect ideas and introduce others

grammar

The effect of proofreading on your grades

You're not really gaining marks from proofreading. You're preventing yourself from losing them.

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How to decrease your word count, without ruining your point.

Here's our comprehensive guide to writing shorter sentences, without affecting the strength of your argument

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Grade level and readability statistics: the truth and the myth

We take a look at grade level and readability scores, and how they can help you improve your writing

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Could a trip to the bar be the key to creativity?

Whilst excessive drinking is not good for your creative capacity nor your brain cells in general, alcohol could be the key to sparking your next writing inspiration.

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Painting a picture: similes

Using simples can help your reader fully understand what you are trying to convey by comparing something known to something unknown

vocabulary

Never use this word in your writing

Whilst it might seem like a good idea to use ‘very’ to strengthen your point, it invariably does not.

punctuation

Are you using quotation marks properly?

Quotation marks are a form of punctuation that indicates direct speech, a quotation or a phrase.

vocabulary

How your vocabulary could be having a $10,000 impact on your life

Having a broad vocabulary helps you become more concise and effective with what you are saying - not to mention it makes you sound more intelligent!

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Knowing your S#!T vs. Knowing you're S#!T

Homophone errors are often missed by manual proofreaders. Here's some common mistakes to look out for

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What are rhetorical questions and should I be using them?

Believe it or not, you use rhetorical questions daily. Learn how to use them in the right way

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How to make an impression: Spelling, Grammar and Beyond

If you want to make a great first impression, start by improving your written communication skills