Help! My Paper Is Due in Four Hours and I Can't Get Started!
You've come up with the perfect thesis or essay topic, you've done plenty of research, and know everything that there is to know about your topic, and yet you can't seem to put pen to paper. This is where an outline comes in. Continued...
Seven Ways to Stay Alert
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you just could not stay awake? A situation where your eyes were three-quarters closed and your head was wobbling like a bobble-head doll? Let's face it, we've all been there. Not every second of our lives can be action packed and, occasionally, we've got to endure some less than thrilling moments. Continued...
500 Words That Will Help You Get into College
Writing your college admissions essays can definitely be stressful—with so many other qualified candidates applying, this one little essay can often mean the difference between being accepted to the school of your dreams, and never moving out of your parent's basement. Continued...
How to Write a Book Review
A book review is a critical analysis of a published work that assesses the work's strengths and weaknesses. A prominent reviewer can have a major impact on a book's reception. Many authors strive to have their books reviewed by a professional because a published review (even a negative one) can be a great source of publicity. Continued...
Which Versus That
Contrary to popular belief, "which" and "that" do not function in a similar capacity. Although "which" and "that" are both pronouns, they are not interchangeable. "Which" is used for non-restrictive phrases and "that" is used for restrictive phrases. Continued...
Finding Time to Write
If you're the type of author who is forever checking status updates on social networking web sites, then the following are some tips that may help you buckle down and produce the results you’re capable of. Continued...
Decoding Traditional Proofreading Marks
A proofreader uses a series of marks and symbols to suggest changes, correct spelling errors, improve punctuation and generally enhance the quality and readability of a hard copy document. Continued...
Editing and Proofreading Tips for Bloggers
Blogs are easy to access, easy to create, and often easy to read. Unfortunately, the relatively simple nature of blogs and blogging often breeds a careless mindset when generating a post. Individuals are often too caught up in the thrill of their story or opinion to properly edit or proofread their piece. Continued...
Adjectives or Adverbs?
Are you constantly confusing adverbs and adjectives? What if the English editing professionals here at Scribendi.com could help cure your confusion for good. Continued...
The Correct Use of Acronyms
Acronyms are shorter forms of words or phrases that can come in handy when you need to repeat the same word or phrase a number of times throughout the same piece of writing. For example, “World Trade Organization” is often written as “WTO.” Continued...
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