Differences in a Paraphrase, Summary, and Précis

Look up “paraphrase,” “summary,” and “précis” in the dictionary, and you’re going to find a…

US vs. UK English Grammar

A few key grammatical and spelling differences between US and UK English to remember when…

Run-on Sentence or Long Sentence?

Sentences can have a lot of other things, like objects and indirect objects and dependent…

How and When to Write Complaint Letters

If you have been subjected to a genuine injustice that needs to be corrected, such…

What Is Passive Voice and How Do I Use It?

In general, the active voice is much clearer, more concise, and direct: all qualities of…

Should I Use First, Second, or Third Person?

It’s pretty easy to avoid second person in formal writing, so the main source of…

How to Write without Clichés: Part 2

Clichés serve many purposes. Unfortunately, they’re all bad.

How to Show Emphasis in Writing

Here are some subtle ways we can add to our meaning by emphasizing words, expressions,…

What Tense Should I Use in Writing?

People are right to be confused because what tense you should use varies widely depending…

How to Write without Clichés: Part 1

Don’t try to memorize some list of clichés. There are thousands of them. But also…

ESL/EFL Guide to English Writing Pt 2

Three common challenges non-native speakers encounter when writing in English and offer some suggestions for…

4 Tips for the Best Resume Format

You’ve worked hard on your content; now make sure your recruiter can find it.