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If you are writing a document that will subsequently be corrected by a tutor, peer, colleague, or professional editor, it is more than likely that person will use Track Changes to facilitate these revisions. What does this feature do? The Microsoft Word Track Changes function allows a user to view all...

Every writer would like to believe his or her work is perfect. However, the best writers know that a little editorial assistance can smooth a rough draft into a polished final manuscript. Quite often, it’s small errors that trip up aspiring writers. To help you avoid these common grammatical errors,...

When writing fiction, it is important to keep your mind on the entire structure. It helps to think of your novel as a tapestry with colored strands interwoven so they can create a balanced design that tells a story. If the weaver takes some strands and starts working on a side panel of the tapestry and...

Writing assignments while at college or university can be a challenging and potentially frustrating process. Luckily, many universities have drop-in writing labs to help students with any query or difficulty they might be facing. Qualified professionals, including lecturers and professors, staff the...

Everyone has it in him or her to write a novel, yet so many people don’t bother. Why not tell your story? There are so many excuses, like, “I’m not a good writer.” Or, “I don’t have the time.” Well, we can suggest that you set aside a small period every day to write. Whether it’s on your lunch hour,...