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Elva Etienne / Moment / Getty Images Do you find yourself concerned about your child's handwriting? Are you worried it might affect their academic performance or self-esteem?   With many schools now focusing more on typing than penmanship, the importance of good handwriting might slip through the cracks.   However, as parents, it’s essential to recognize and address any difficulties your child may be facing with their writing skills.   This is where handwriting tutors come i

Interested in learning how to write a haiku? In this article, you'll learn about the rich history of haiku poems, and get to take a stab at writing your own. The haiku form style actually originated from tanka, a short poem with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable rhythm. Tanka was originally practiced by Japanese noblemen and Buddhist priests. During the 9th-12th centuries, writing tanka became a game called "renga," where one person wrote the first three lines of the poem and another person wrote the n

Most experts agree: when you're learning how to write, reading as much as possible should be part of your daily life. And that means reading everything! Here, New Milford, NJ teacher Matthew H. explains what you can even learn from your favorite childhood books...   Sometimes the simplest stories are the best ones. That's why many of the world's greatest authors look to children's literature for inspiration. After all, what could be more pure and innocent than a child's imagination

Are you thinking about learning Microsoft Word? Does your job demand it? Do you have a term paper due? Or perhaps your network of family and friends use Microsoft Word, and you feel the need to join in, but you’re not sure where to start. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it is to boost your work skills for possible job advancement, completing school assignments, or simply enhancement personal skills, choosing to learn MS Word is a fantastic decision. MS Word is one of the

Imagine transporting yourself into another time — pretty cool, right? This is exactly what readers get to do with the historical fiction genre. These kinds of novels invite readers to escape to a different world in a different time.  However, when it comes to writing a historical novel, it takes a lot more than just jotting down some words on the page. You have to set the scene and create a convincing setting, where you readers can immerse themselves and lose track of time. You have to m

Think creative writing is all that different from writing a research paper in class? You might be surprised! Read on as New Milford, NJ tutor Matthew H. explains...   No one ever said that academic writing and creative writing were the same, but is there really that big of a difference?  After all, both types of writing require you to come up with ideas, organize them in a logical way, and communicate your thoughts effectively. In some ways, academic writing may be a little bit s

As a creative writer, you probably already have the determination and vision to write your great novel or short story. However, a little push in the right direction never hurts! You need to read what the experts learned as they went from unpublished to published authors. This will help you become a stronger writer or avoid the common mistakes unpublished writers make. There are so many fantastic books on writing to check out, and you can learn something from each. Here are some of the best t

A writer's voice is what attracts readers to stay on the page, finish the piece, and return for more. Voice makes writing uniquely the author's, and it can sink the poem, feature story, or op-ed piece for one reader and elevate it for another. As you're learning how to write with humor, keep the following things in mind! Humor is Important to Voice Humor can be a great part of voice. In fact, some would argue that it is a necessary part. Humor helps the reader: remember key points want

So, you're on your way to a high school diploma and the next big step is a college education. Whether you’re headed off to a university, or exploring your local community college, it's going to cost you money - a lot of money. Perhaps by now you’ve heard the stories about starving college students who live off of Ramen noodles and pizza. Sounds kind of fun and adventurous for a few weeks, but worrying about money gets old pretty fast. Getting a scholarship can mean the difference of thou

There are so many websites, books, and other resources to help you improve writing skills, study skills, and more. Here are 8 awesome ideas from San Diego, CA tutor Natalie S... Beginning and completing a piece of writing can be a scary process. To some students, it may feel like there are a lot of unknown variables. It takes a long time to outline an essay. It requires a lot of brainstorming and organization. There isn’t a specific formula. There isn’t a right or a wrong, just a subject