Write by alternating between two types of sentencesKoichiro Chihaya, author of "The Structure of Bad Writing," argues that ...

Are rewards for advice not asked for; canisters angled dangerously; secrets for sale; info whispered in an academic corner; honeys presented to people who award awards. Compel yourself to write ...

From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. In a previous Everyday Grammar story, we discussed two common sentence patterns using the word “be.” This week, we are going to give you more ...

Tom Corfman is a senior consultant with Ragan Consulting Group. He changed the lede to this story three times until he read Kyle Whitmire’s column. Then he tweaked it twice more. “Come with me. I want ...

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

The ubiquity of e­mail means that everyone in business, from lords of finance to programmers who dream in code, needs to write intelligently. By using simple, clear, precise language, and following a ...

It might not be the only thing, but it does matter. Studying writing and classic literature in college equipped me with many of the skills I use daily. My mom will probably stay that I’ll publish a ...

Helping develop students' writing skills related to presenting psychology-related information is a core goal of my work. I have taught at six different schools since 1994 - and have probably graded ...

Whether seasoned or still gaining our footing, most attorneys write daily. From a junior attorney drafting a memorandum circulated internally to senior counsel preparing a critical appellate brief, ...