ARE YOU A CONFLICT-SENSITIVE COMMUNICATOR?
Whenever I go online, I see heated conversations where people say mean things to one another. Some are so hurt by these toxic exchanges that they swear off social media […]
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5 IMPORTANT REASONS YOU SHOULD ADHERE TO JOURNALISM STYLE WHEN WRITING FOR THE MEDIA
What is journalism style? Style in writing refers to the way language is used in terms of grammar, word usage and mechanics (spelling, punctuation, capitalisation and abbreviation). Journalism style refers […]
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7 GUIDELINES FOR FAITH AND INSPIRATIONAL WRITING (What to Avoid)
Introduction Faith and inspirational writing requires the greatest care and prayer. Being the kind of writing that should stir people at the most fundamental level- spiritually- it should never be […]
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WHAT IS PLAGIARISM, ITS PENALTIES AND HOW TO SHUN IT?
Introduction There is so much dishonesty nowadays and one area it is very glaring is in the area of writing. People indiscriminately copy other people’s works and pass them off […]
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5 Points to Consider before Submitting an Article
INTRODUCTION Some young people so want their articles to be published on platforms great and small that they rush to submit such articles without taking care to put some things […]
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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR WRITING READABLE
The way to a reader’s heart is to make your writing readable. You may have flawless language and great ideas, but except your writing can be read with minimal effort, […]
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7 GREAT WAYS TO START AN ARTICLE
INTRODUCTION Many young writers are full of ideas on topics to write about but they are often stumped about how to begin a piece. Sometimes, after writing and cancelling their […]
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JUST STARTING TO WRITE? Keep it short and simple
If you’re just beginning to write for the public, do not attempt composing lengthy or complex pieces. If you’re interested in poetry, do some lines of free verse or simple […]
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AFRAID YOUR WRITING WON’T BE GOOD ENOUGH? 5 tips to help writers defeat self-doubt
INTRODUCTION Do you want to write but you’re afraid of what the outcome would be? You’re not sure the quality of your writing would be good enough or what people’s […]
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DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WRITE? Key to overcoming writer’s block
Do you ever wonder, “What can I write about?” Do you sometimes complain that you can’t think of anything interesting to address. You feel you can’t come up with anything […]
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