Category Archives: Writing and Editing

20 Commonly Misused Words and Expressions You Should Know

A friend shared a story in which a guy typed, “Your adorable,” and the girl wrote back, “No, you’re adorable.” And romance wasn’t on her mind. It’s wonderful to share a joke and everyone laughs. It’s not so funny when you’re typing a serious message, and someone laughs… at you. To avoid these unfortunate situations,Continue reading “20 Commonly Misused Words and Expressions You Should Know”

Powerful Persuasive Writing Tips You Should Know

Think of the last time you saw an ad that almost persuaded you to buy something you didn’t even need. Well-crafted words can be very convincing and powerful. They can influence your decisions. Here are some powerful, persuasive writing tips you should know to write copy that convinces your reader to buy from you. First,Continue reading “Powerful Persuasive Writing Tips You Should Know”

Metaphor vs Simile vs Analogy: What is the Difference Between Them?

If you could paint a picture with words, what would that image look like? Writers use many literary devices to raise the quality of their descriptions from good to amazing. Three of these devices are metaphor, simile, and analogy. What are these three devices, and what is the difference between each of them? Let’s takeContinue reading “Metaphor vs Simile vs Analogy: What is the Difference Between Them?”

Signs You’re a Bad Writer… and How to Improve

What is a bad writer? I’ve looked at over a handful of articles in search of an explanation of what makes a bad writer, and everyone seems to have a different point of view. Some say it’s the attitude to writing, and others say it’s poor writing skills, such as bad grammar and punctuation. WritingContinue reading “Signs You’re a Bad Writer… and How to Improve”

What is Copywriting?

Stellar copywriting grabs your attention, pushes your buttons, and persuades you to buy a product or service. Good copywriting gets you hooked when you read the first word, but great copywriting is what keeps you reading until the last. So what is copywriting? It’s more than just putting a bunch of words together on aContinue reading “What is Copywriting?”