Janet Phelps 
In the English language, there are many similar words that writers tend to use interchangeably. The words inactivation vs deactivation are a prime example of such an instance. Can these words be used as synonyms? Or do these words have different definitions? In this post, we’ll answer these questions and show you how to use … Read more
Grammarly is a popular grammar-checking tool that many writers use to help them produce clean, consistent text. But does Grammarly always fix inconsistencies? In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common writing inconsistencies and how Grammarly can help. As a bonus, we’ll even cover some key tips on how to … Read more
Writers use adjectives and adverbs to add detail and specificity to their writing. Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. However, overusing these modifiers can slow down the pace of your writing and make it sound choppy. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use adjectives and adverbs effectively in your … Read more
There are many words in the English language that can be easily confused. In fact, there are often two words that are spelled & pronounced very similarly. This can make it very difficult for new English speakers to understand. Having to choose between flys or flies is a prime example of such a rule. In … Read more
In a previous article, we broke down the difference between the phrases Paid & Payed Attention. In this post, we will focus specifically on the difference between the past tense verbs paid and payed! Experienced and new writers alike get these two words confused because of their similar pronunciation. However, you will learn that these … Read more
The English language is full of words that are spelled and pronounced similarly. There are even times when incorrect words become more popular than the correct spelling! Many new writers get confused about the difference between lifes and lives. Is lifes even a word? In this post, we’ll explain both these words & show how … Read more
If you’re learning to speak English in the British form, you may have noticed that there are differences in the way that Americans speak the language. You’d notice the same thing if you were learning American English and listened to a conversation between two British people. Although it’s the same language, there are differences in … Read more
The English language is full of words & phrases that can be easily confused. The difference between paid attention or payed attention is a prime example of this. It can be very difficult for new writers to understand the difference between paid & paid! In this post, we’ll explain how to use the past tense … Read more
Have you ever wondered how long your paragraphs should be? Or whether you’re including too many or too few sentences in each one? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the ideal paragraph length and provide some tips for keeping your paragraphs concise and readable. Paragraph Basics Paragraphs, and the sentences that shape them, are perhaps … Read more
If you are a blogger, student, or even author, chances are that you might have found the need to use a plagiarism checker. You might have used the one your college provides or even a free app, but having an accurate plagiarism checker can save you a lot of trouble down the line. Not many … Read more