5 Ways Using Active Voice Will Improve Your Writing
The English language has two “voices” used in speaking and writing. It is quite common to hear references to these voices, but what do they truly mean? And when should each voice be used? What is voice? English uses the term “voice” to refer to the connection between the subject and the object of a sentence. This connection is possible through the use of ...
May 30, 2022 READ MORE
3 Great Online Dictionaries for Writers
It’s no secret that we writers love good words. After all, putting words together in an elegant fashion is what we do. Given our affinity for the written language, it should come as no surprise that we frequently geek out over fun new dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Recently, a few of our writers shared some awesome online dictionaries that they stumbled...
May 27, 2022 READ MORE
African American Lineage: 9 Steps to Tracing the Ancestry of Slaves
For many people wishing to trace their heritage back to the time their ancestors immigrated to America, there are numerous sources and resources available. But what if your ancestors did not come to this country of their own free will? What if, instead, they were brought here hundreds of years ago by slave traders? Often, for people with African ancestry, it seems im...
May 25, 2022 READ MORE
Website Basics: 4 Elements Every Site Needs
Have you ever searched online and found a website that may have what you are looking for, only to exit immediately either because it was aesthetically unappealing or loaded too slowly? Your website is an excellent place for customers to learn about your business. It serves as your online home front that you can update to fit your needs. However, even the slightest u...
May 23, 2022 READ MORE
The Obedient Child: A Case Study in Writing an Autobiography
“I constantly think that I am so glad that I finished writing my biography with your great help. I think it is one of the most important accomplishments and most enjoyable experiences of my life.”Joyce Marleau, author of The Obedient Child Producing a high-quality autobiography can be a complicated endeavor for those with little or no writing experience. In fact, ma...
May 20, 2022 READ MORE