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Mastering Dangling Modifiers: A Must for Aspiring Authors

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Laugh and Learn: Unravelling the Mystery of Dangling Modifiers Make your writing clearer and engaging by mastering dangling modifiers. Learn how to handle tricky sentence structures and avoid confusion. Improve your writing skills with expert tips and some good laughs. Find out how to conquer dangling modifiers and write captivating sentences with ease. Hey there,…

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Writing in Different Genres: Exploring the Pros and Cons

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Writing in different genres: Unveil pros & cons. Explore mysteries, romance & fantasy. Find your niche! Happy writing! *Embrace the Diversity of Writing* Hello again, aspiring authors! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the diverse realms of writing genres? In this post, I’ll dive into the exciting world of different genres and…

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The Quirky Charm of British English: Unravelling the Linguistic Puzzle

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Explore the fascinating journey of British English evolution and uncover the quirks that make it uniquely perplexing yet charming. Delve into the etymology of words shaped by diverse influences, revealing humorous insights along the way. British English: A Language All Its Own Let’s face it, British English is a delightful mess that baffles everyone. You…

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Overcoming Dyslexia: Tips for Improving Spelling and Grammar in Your Writing

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Overcoming dyslexia when writing can feel scary. Empowering tips to enhance your craft and unleash your creativity.  *Unleashing Your Writing Potential* Do you love writing but struggle with spelling and grammar because of dyslexia? Don’t worry! When you embrace your unique neurodivergent journey, amazing things can happen in your writing. This blog post is all…

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Mastering the Craft: 5 Essential Writing Techniques for Neurodivergent Authors

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Welcome, neurodivergent authors ready for some game-changing writing techniques? Writing is a beautiful form of expression that knows no bounds. Today, I want to dive into five essential writing methods tailored for your unique neurodivergent minds. Got dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or something else? These techniques will help you maximise your strengths and figure out writing…

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10 Urban Fantasy Novel Elements: Unveiling the Magic

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The Essential Elements of a Captivating Urban Fantasy Novel Welcome to the enchanting world of urban fantasy! If you’re a fan of supernatural tales, hidden realms, and exciting city adventures, you’re in for a treat. This blog post looks at the key elements of a captivating urban fantasy novel that’ll have readers begging for more….

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WOW! 15 Stunning Writing Prompts to Spark Your Creativity!

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What are Writing Prompts? Writing prompts are brief ideas, phrases, or questions designed to inspire and stimulate the writing process. They serve as a starting point or a creative spark to help writers generate ideas and overcome writer’s block. Writing prompts can be a sentence, a scenario, a picture, or a thought-provoking statement. Why do…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Cosy Mysteries

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Welcome, fellow mystery enthusiasts and aspiring cosy crime authors! If you’ve ever found yourself curled up with a cup of tea, engrossed in a captivating cosy mystery, then you know the allure of this delightful genre. Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Cosy Mysteries: What Works and Why (with a Dash of Detective Wit!)” But what…

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Finishers and Openers: Are you the Tortoise or the Hare?

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Finishers and openers; another way to understand our psyche. I recently found an interesting post on Psychology Today by Gretchen Ruben, Quiz: Are You a Finisher or an Opener? that helps I’d never thought about it, but I realise I’ve flip-flopped between them—more so since becoming menopausal! Lol! Openers An opener is someone with a…

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Conscious Language: Q&A with Crystal Shelley

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Words have Power I don’t think any of us refute that statement. Words can empower and uplift people or isolate them and cause harm. My training as a teaching assistant taught me many useful skills. It also gave me valuable information about the use of inclusive language with children and young people. However, this is…

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