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How to Write a Lot of Words (When You Just Don’t Feel Like It)

When you hit writer's block when you are writing a copy you must know how to write a lot of words even when you aren't feeling wordy.

Getting stuck is a natural part of writing. The truth is: You push through. Here are some writing tips on how to hit a large word count goal—even when you don't feel like it.

Stop Relying on Motivation

Stephen King once penned, “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.”

If you write for a living, you star...

Final Draft Review: Is It Worth The Price?

This final draft review explains why it is a pricey but comprehensive software and goes over why it's considered the best in the industry.

When I'm not writing advertising copy at ludicrous speed, I'm an aspiring comedy scriptwriter who's been using Final Draft for several years.

In this article, I'll go over what sets Final Draft apart from other screenwriting programs, how to learn all its bells and whistles, and whether it's the right software for your screenwriting goals.

Note: This...

10 of the Best Content Writing Courses for Freelance Writers

Getting started with content writing is sometimes challenging, but content writing courses can give you the knowledge and skill you need.

Making a living, and a good one, as an online freelance content writer is possible. However, to do so, you need some basic writing skills and knowledge of the content writing world. Content writing courses can give you that.

Content writing is more than just having solid language and grammar skills. You also need to know how to communicate with your audi...

5 Top Passive Voice Checkers You Need to Check Out

To make your writing strong and concise avoid writing in the passive voice. Check out our top passive voice checkers.

Passive voice is one of the trickiest things a writer has to tackle. Writing in active voice over passive voice makes your writing stronger, but finding passive voice in a quick proofread is not always easy. A passive voice checker can help you hone in on errant uses of this verb voice and make change so have your writing be more precise.

Yet with so many tools out there, h...

David Baldacci Masterclass Review: Can He Teach You Mystery And Thriller Writing?

Do you want to improve your storytelling skills? This David Baldacci Masterclass review explains what you’ll learn and if it’s worth it.

I've always been a big fan of David Baldacci. His thrillers take suspense to a different level, and you can't help but keep turning the page. When Masterclass.com came out with the David Baldacci Masterclass, I was excited. It's like learning from your hero.

Many authors struggle with building suspense and anticipation in their novels. It's a difficult sk...

Neil deGrasse Tyson Masterclass Review: Can He Teach You Scientific Thinking And Communication?

Do you want to improve your scientific thinking and communication skills? This Neil deGrasse Tyson Masterclass review explains what you’ll learn and if it’s worth it.

I've been following Neil deGrasse Tyson after seeing his thought-provoking videos online. His ideas and way of thinking are unique and interesting. So when I found out he has a 2 hour Masterclass, I had to give it a shot.

I've spent the last few days watching his video lessons, and they're a helpful tool for opening your mind...

Werner Herzog Masterclass Review: Does He Teach You Everything You Need To Know About Screenwriting?

Do you want to improve your screenwriting skills? This Werner Herzog Masterclass review explains what you’ll learn and if it’s worth it.

I spent most of my childhood watching movies with family and friends. It was a fun and easy way to kill time. Some of my favorite movies were Lion King, Tarzan, and Toy Story. 

I was always fascinated by filmmaking and what goes into making a movie that the world loves. It takes hundreds of professionals, thousands of hours, and millions of dollars. 

W...

Journal Prompts for Adults: 8 Ways to Get Started

In this article, we explain how journal prompts for adults can help you in eight different areas of your life.

Journaling offers many benefits. It improves brain function, helps with depression, and works as a coping mechanism. For many, journaling offers the same benefits as meditation to help improve mood and outlook.

Journal writing prompts for adults help to start your process in journaling. The prompts can be designed for specific reasons, such as gratitude. Journal prompts might also...

When To Use a Comma: With Examples

This article explains how and when to use a comma in your writing, including examples of what to do and avoid.

The comma is a punctuation mark that is small in form but mighty in function. Comma use can either befuddle a reader or make all the difference in how well the reader understands what you are writing.

What Is The Purpose Of a Comma?

Simply put, a comma helps a sentence make sense. Similar to how a person’s voice might pause or change in pitch when talking, a comma signals reade...

Into vs In To: Same or Different?

Using into vs in to can cause many writers to wonder what the best choice is, but the English language has some clearly defined rules that apply to these two.

Are you going to go into the fray or in to the fray? The preposition “into” and the phrase “in to” can easily confuse writers, because these two are homonyms. They sound exactly the same, but they have slightly different grammar rules.

Thankfully, when you learn these rules you can easily determine which of the two to use. This guide...