Wait, Which Is That?

While many people puzzle over whether to use that or which, the basic rule is pretty simple: use that when providing essential information and which when providing extra information. In order to implement this rule, you need to look beyond the specific sentence you’re writing and think about context. That …

4 Techniques for Proofreading

What exactly differentiates proofreading from revision? The exact dividing line is a bit fuzzy, but generally speaking, revision is more about the big picture, while proofreading is more about the nitty-gritty details. Proofreading is about making sure that there are no errors in spelling, word choice, grammar, and other superficial …

6 Ways to Force Yourself to Get Writing Done

Whether you need to write something for school or work, or you want to pursue writing just for yourself, actually getting it done can be hard. Here are six suggestions that can help you get the words flowing, whether you’re feeling inspired or not. Writing Time 1. Designate a time …