Why Spelling and Grammar Matter

Why Spelling and Grammar Matter

The rapid popularity of social media (especially Twitter) gives us the ability to connect over greater distances than any previous generation has enjoyed. The world is becoming smaller and smaller every day, but we must also consider how the quality of our conversations and interactions impact the future we’re creating. So, today, I’m here to … Read more

A 2018 Fiction Best Sellers List

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Well, here we are. We’re already five months into 2018 and if you feel like it’s flying by, just remember you’re not alone! Of course, the most prolific writers out there may have already released multiple new fiction books this year, so I figure it’s not too early to create my own 2018 fiction best … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Speed Reading

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I’m an avid reader, but to be honest I often lament how slowly I move through books. I wish I could digest them faster so that I can incorporate the lessons they offer into my life. In the interest of co-learning, today I’m going to do some research so that I can put together a … Read more

Analyzing The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

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It’s been a number of years since I’ve flipped open the pages of any work done by Ayn Rand. But the lessons and philosophy that create the foundations for many of her books have stayed with me and guided a lot of my decisions since then, so I wanted to spend today’s post analyzing The … Read more

The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes

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I feel very fortunate that grammar and spelling were two things that came pretty naturally to me as a child. My parents used to tell me I should be a newspaper editor because I always found grammatical mistakes when I read our local paper. Alas, newspapers are all but obsolete today and I still find … Read more

A Monkey Wrench Gang Synopsis

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This Monkey Wrench Gang synopsis will provide a brief overview of the book’s plot and include a discussion of a few of the book’s major themes. Disclosure: In the immediate months following the original publication of The Monkey Wrench Gang there was a serious national conversation. Those of you who decide to read it will eventually … Read more

Five Blog Writing Tips for Beginners

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Many would argue that it’s easier to publish now than ever before. As I type this, I know that I’m less than two hours from publishing and sending it out into the world. But for anyone interested in starting a blog or looking for their first blogging client, there are a number of things to … Read more