THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP

Whether you're crafting a novel, submitting a dissertation, or writing a blog post, knowing when to start a new paragraph can dramatically improve the flow and clarity of your writing. But paragraphing isn't always taught clearly—many writers are left to rely on instinct, which can lead to long, unbroken blocks of text or, conversely, choppy, disconnected ideas.

Discover the benefits of hiring a professional proofreader to enhance the quality and professionalism of your manuscript.

Last week I spoke about formatting your documents to make them more accessible to certain groups such as those with dyslexia and visual impairment, this week I go into more detail about language and writing styles. By making a few simple changes to the way you write, you can open up your work to engage a much wider audience. The following tips will make your writing easier for everyone to read. Make your writing more accessible 1) Be concise Get straight to your point and avo

If you're creating content, I'm guessing that you'd like as many people as possible to be able to read and enjoy it. Did you know that the way you format your text can have a real impact on its readability to certain groups? For some people with conditions like dyslexia or visual impairment, the way you lay out your documents can really limit the benefit they get from reading/viewing it. 15% of people in the UK have dyslexia and 3% have some kind of visual impairment. It does

A common noun is the generic name for a person, place or thing in a class or group. For example, boy, city and cat are common nouns.

Should I capitalise this, you ask. This simple set of rules should help you decide. We'll address all of the common mistakes and areas that

If you've been asked to stick to a word count on an assignment, there's usually a good reason for it. The following tips will help you keep

Everybody loves a list, especially Father Christmas. Earn a few extra Santa points by correctly punctuating your Christmas wish list.

Procrastination. We all do it. But how do we stop it and get back to the task we were avoiding in the first place? These 10 tips should help

Using other people's thoughts or writings as your own, either deliberately or inadvertently, is plagiarism, but how do you avoid it?

Writing up your PhD thesis can be terrifying, but stay calm and read on for my top 10 tips to help you stay on track.