Category: How to Write

So, you’re laboring over a killer argumentative essay — and you want to make absolutely sure that you have all your bases covered? Your essay absolutely needs at least one counterclaim with a rebuttal if you are determined to make it the best it can be. Unless you are already an experiences essayist, however, it […]

Many people are intimidated by writing scientific names — and if science has never been your strong point and you don't find Latin fascinating either, you are probably one of them. The good news? Writing scientific names is really not that hard. Here's how. Why Are Scientific Names Important? Accuracy and specificity are both of […]

An essay can best be defined as a piece of non-fictional writing that has a singular focus. Though not all essays are argumentative, they all aim to convince the reader of something — if nothing else, that you deserve a good grade. The word "essay" itself is closely linked to the French word "essayer", which […]

Have you been asked to include a counter argument in an essay you are writing? Unless you are already an experienced essay writer, you may have no idea where to even start. We're here to help you tackle your counter argument like a pro. What Is a Counter Argument? A counter argument is precisely what […]

At the dawn of your adventure as a Dungeon Master, you will inevitably dive into "out of the box" campaigns that sprouted from the imagination of veteran DMs. Still shaky in your role, even that can be daunting. As you gain confidence and inspiration, however, you will long to craft your own story; your own […]

People write to inmates within jails and prisons for a wide variety of reasons. Some write letters to incarcerated loved-ones. Victims of crimes, and their loved-ones, may also write to offenders in a bid to better understand their motive or to gain other information, or to offer forgiveness. Others decide to write to an inmate […]

No matter who you are or what your reason for writing is, you absolutely can send a letter to the President. Will the President actually read your letter? Consider this. President Obama received, on average, 65,000 handwritten letters and more than 100,000 emails each week — and that doesn't even include faxes, which people also […]

Nearly everyone uses both written and spoken language every day, but poetry is different. When you write a poem, you give yourself permission to play with language, with words and their rhythm, and in a very real sense with existence itself. What better way to start than by writing a poem about yourself, a subject […]

How can you use just two letters — the first to the right of your keyboard, and the second on the left — to catch someone’s attention or really drive your message home? With this guide, writing the perfect post scriptum messages will be easy! Post Scriptum (PS) Basics We’re all familiar with that little […]

Are you planning on referencing a movie in an essay you are writing? You'll have to find out how to write the movie title down correctly, or you may lose points. It might seem like a no-brainer at first glance, but you'd be surprised about the variety of approaches different style guides take to writing […]