Full stop – how to use them
Definition The full stop is a punctuation mark indicating a strong pause. It is used most commonly at the end…
Punctuation is used to create sense, clarity and stress in sentences.
You use punctuation marks to structure and organise your writing. The most common of these are the period (or full…
Capitalization Rules
Rules of Capitalization Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence. Capitalize a proper noun. Capitalize a person’s title when…
Why Does Grammar Matter?
One of the most lucid and sensible answers to this question appeared a few years ago in–of all places–a position…
How to write a paragraph
Organizing thoughts into a coherent piece of writing can be a daunting task. The best way to pin those ideas…
Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Writing
Whether you’re composing a blog or a business letter, an email or an essay, our goal should be to respond…
Fiction writing tips – Inventing your characters
Where do fictional characters come from? Does the stork bring them; do they grow in cabbage patches? Both seem like…
Academic Style of Writing
When writing, you should use a formal, academic style. Academic writing does not have to be elaborate or complicated. A…
