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Ten Welsh words added to the Oxford English Dictionary

Ten Welsh words have been added to the OED, contributing to preserving the Welsh language's cultural heritage.

29 November 2024 by Laura Kelly
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How Dungeons & Dragons can make you a better writer

Dungeons & Dragons is a rich world of storytelling and creativity. For aspiring authors it offers a great opportunity to hone their craft.

15 November 2024 by Laura Kelly
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John Mueller debunks misconceptions about website quality on LinkedIn

A key voice at Google recently clarified some common misconceptions around ranking factors in content writing.

31 October 2024 by Laura Kelly
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When fanfics become bestsellers

50 Shades was originally a Twilight fanfiction. How can fanfic writers convert to published authors?

16 October 2024 by Laura Kelly
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Lessons from Shirley Jackson about building suspense

Writers could learn a lot from Shirley Jackson, the writer of the timeless classic The Haunting of Hill House.

26 September 2024 by Laura Kelly
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What Google’s latest Helpful Content update means for writers

Google's core update in March 2024 was a significant step towards improving the quality of search results. We look at how as a website owner you can avoid low quality content.

16 September 2024 by Laura Kelly
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Demystifying AP Style: A guide to clarity and consistency

AP Style can be overwhelming to learn. Here's a starting point for its key principles.

29 August 2024 by Laura Kelly
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How fanfiction can help you become a better writer

Sometimes if you're feeling really stuck, it can be inspiring to write about ready-made characters. Have you ever given fanfic a try to get out of a creative jam?

15 August 2024 by Laura Kelly
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Why the Romantasy genre reigns supreme on the book market

Fourth Wing has enticed a new generation of romantasy readers. What is it about this genre that's so compelling?

30 July 2024 by Laura Kelly
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Blurring the lines: what is Literary Nonfiction?

Literary nonfiction is also known as creative nonfiction. It defies the traditional boundaries of factual writing. Discover the power of literary nonfiction and some must-read examples

15 July 2024 by Laura Kelly

English Grammar Day 2024

English Grammar Day 2024 was a wealth of insights for how grammatical choices have a real impact on our lives.

3 July 2024 by Laura Kelly
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“Like” why do we say it so much?

"Like" is a champion among filler words. We look at why we use filler words and what they tell us about human nature.

27 June 2024 by Laura Kelly