Writing Archive

Writing for pleasure has several benefits. Unfortunately many of us don’t take the time to engage in this activity. We typically write for work or school. Other than that – our pens lay dormant. But just as the body needs exercise – so does the mind. Let’s take a look at the benefits of writing for pleasure.

It seems that good grammar is a thing of the past. The attitude of many individuals seems to be “Why do I need good grammar? I just want to be able to express myself.” Freedom of expression is important, but not at the expense of solid grammar. Let’s take a look at why good grammar is so important.

English teachers everywhere will tell you that making grammar mistakes isn’t only poor use of the English language – it also makes the writer look unintelligent. You may be a very articulate, well educated, and smart person, but these common grammar mistakes make you look just plain dumb. Here’s what they are and how to fix them.

Every college student will have to write an essay at some point. Essay writing is an integral part of every college curriculum no matter what major you are in. When you write an essay you are usually solving a problem, defending a position, or analyzing an event or idea – all of which involve a high level of critical thinking and analysis.

Not only do good writing skills come in handy during school, they will make you a better employee. In fact, employers say that a set of strong writing skills is one of the most sought after attributes they look for when hiring a new employee. Read on as we discuss ten tips that will help you write better essays.