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It’s one thing to be a bookworm and another to be a novelist. There’s a lot of creativity out there but many don’t know how to hone in on it. They have many great ideas, but they don’t know how to place those ideas on paper or in a word document. Online writing courses prove to be a great outlet for helping you to tap into your full potential as a writer. There are many types of online writing courses, and so it's easy to feel overwhelmed at first. Get started by taking a closer look

Did you know that the writing methods you choose can affect your creative process? Organization is particularly important to your writing success, allowing for a clear mind, smooth-flowing thought process, and proper story development. But how OCD do you have to be to prevent a major disaster? Keep yourself on track with these practical writing tips for kids: Clean up your act. Organizing your jumble of story ideas can help you identify the best options for a given writing project. Wading t

As a young writer, you might be wondering what it’s like to write a novel. What goes into the process? How in the world do authors get started, especially when you look at writers like Stephen King, who has written several novels of over 1,000 pages? Keep reading to learn how to break down the process and make it much more manageable: Start with Brainstorming Start small - as small as a single word or sentence. It might seem silly, but it can help you stay focused before your imagination s

Stories are fun and exciting to read when there’s a hero and a villain. The hero doesn’t even have to be something out of a Marvel movie, nor does the villain have to be like Megamind or Joker. Remember, our heroes - or good guys and gals - are our protagonists; our villains - the bad guys! - are our antagonists. In becoming good writers, we want to have good characters to fit the narrative of the story well. If we have a great storyline but the characters are subpar, then the story won’t

Love writing, but sometimes not sure where to start? Check out these top tips for creative writing from Chicago tutor Galen B. to kickstart your imagination! Creative writing is a valuable means of self-expression, but it can be a challenging process. There are difficulties every step of the way—from confronting a blank page to battling writer’s block to finding the right way to end a piece. Whatever you’re writing, the most important thing is to not lose confidence. These 10 tip

Falling behind in your freshman composition writing class? There's still time to get caught up. Keep reading for helpful tips from Machias, ME tutor and English teacher Matt M...   If you are a college student taking a composition writing class, you know that the ability to craft a persuasive argument and express yourself effectively in written form is essential for success in school and beyond.  But how do you ensure that your writing is up to par? Here are some tips to help you

You'll probably need to know how to analyze an argument properly at some point in your academic career. Here, tutor Andrew P. shares his guide to success... If you’re a high school or college student or you’re studying for your GRE, you'll probably be expected at some point to understand, restate, comment on, or discuss an author’s position assertion (strongly stated position). In this guide, I will go over analyzing an argument example and give you step-by-step directions for succ

With so many resources available today, the temptation to plagiarize can be strong for students. So how can you check your work to make sure you're not walking the line? Here are some tips from Fallbrook, CA tutor Sarah B.:   Copying and using the writing of others as one’s own – called plagiarism – used to be difficult, before modern computers. Today, digital text makes it easy. Copy and paste. Bingo. Perfect writing. Why not plagiarize instead of crafting original prose? B

Olga Rolenko / Moment / Getty Images Writing an essay can be a daunting task for many students. From coming up with ideas to structuring the essay and polishing it for submission, writing an essay can be overwhelming.  Are you struggling with essay writing? Do you need help getting your writing to the next level?   If so, working with an essay tutor could be the key to unlocking your potential as a writer. Essay tutoring can provide personalized guidance and feedback to help you sub

Unlike some other academic skills, the ability to write well is something that follows you from elementary school all throughout your life, particularly if you work in an office environment - so it's no wonder there's such an emphasis on it in school! From creative short stories and descriptive paragraphs in elementary school to lengthier prose and argumentative essays in high school, and then implementing those skills to write research and term papers in college, students spend a great deal