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10 Fancy Pens You’ll Love Writing With

If you are looking for pens fast, then Amazon is the place to go and we've found 10 fancy pens, perfect for your writing project.

Of course, a quick search will produce an overwhelming array of pens from which you can choose, such as pens for offices, school supplies, and personal use. 

Previously, we featured the best writing pens you can buy. But, what if you want to write or gift something more memorable? When selecting from the hundreds of fancy pens on Amazon, we considered:

Th...

ConvertKit Review 2021: Better Than Mailchimp?

ConvertKit is a powerful email service provider and landing page builder. Thanks to a free trial, it's a good choice for content creators. This ConvertKit review explains more.

I migrated from Mailchimp and took out a ConvertKit subscription back in 2016.

Since then, this email service provider has evolved a lot. I still use ConvertKit today as part of my online business. I regularly use the ConvertKit to create landing pages, send broadcast emails and even to automate sales of products and serv...

How to Overcome a Lack of Creativity: 9 Smart Strategies

A lack of creativity often boils down to overwhelm, the wrong approach, or too many inputs. It's an easy problem to solve.

Years ago, I struggled with writer's block. I wanted to write a book, but I'd no good ideas to use for my book. Whenever I had free time, I put off sitting down in front of the blank page because I didn't feel creative.

I believed I lacked creativity.

This mindset was unhelpful because it prevented me from improving at my craft, through getting feedback on my stories, even i...

34 Common English Spelling Errors to Avoid in Your Writing

To avoid making common English spelling errors, check out this list of some of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language.

One of the best ways to show that you are knowledgeable in your writing is with proper spelling. While today's writers have a number of spell and grammar checking tools, you still need to write at times when you don't have that help.

To avoid making common English spelling errors, check out this list of some of the most commonly misspelled words in the...

How to Write: 17 Smart Strategies For New Writers

Learning how to write properly is the first step every aspiring author, blogger or freelancer takes.

Creatives approach the blank page for different reasons. Some want to make an impact with their work, while others have a story to share. Some writers want to get paid for their work, and it's for a goal, like writing a novel.

All are valid reasons. If you want to learn how to write, let's cover the basics.

Let's dive in.

1. Begin With Your Readers In Mind

The writer who starts a project withou...

The 12 Best Writing Apps for Android

What are the the best writing apps for Android?

Let's find out!

Numerous types of writers exist for bloggers, tech writers, screenwriters, magazine writers, authors, novelists and even researchers.

That's why apps are designed to help writers of all backgrounds.

This guide examines some of the best Android writing apps so that you can find the ones that work best for your writing projects! Don't expect any Apple products or iOS apps to appear here.

1. Character Story Plan...

Exercise And Creativity: 5 Surprising Ways They Complement Each Other

Exercise and creativity are interlinked. Regular exercise can prompt more creative thinking. We explore how.

I've relied on exercises like yoga, running and weightlifting for years to blow off stress, and it's helped my writing in odd and unexpected ways.

Here are five ways physical exercise will help you find new ideas and achieve your writing goals.

1. Exercise Helps You Focus

Meditation is scientifically proven to aid concentration and even improve our memory. Regular m...

What Is Content Editing? 9 Key Tasks

A content editor requires a diverse range of skills to prepare and publish a piece of website content today. In this article, we explain what is content editing?

Content editing describes reviewing a piece of online writing, so it's clear, concise and tailored to what the reader wants to find out.

What Does a Content Editor Do?

A content editor takes a piece of writing and publishes it online on behalf of a client, writer or a business. They manage the last step in the content production cycl...

11 Brainstorming Tips For Generating Amazing Ideas Fast!

Brainstorming is the rapid non-judgmental documentation of connected ideas about a particular topic. It’s a powerful idea generation method that can help individuals or teams find more creative ideas.

I use brainstorming to expand on blog posts, articles, book chapters, and work projects. I’ve also hosted brainstorming sessions while working on marketing campaigns and other group projects at a day-job.

Brainstorming is a simple skill to learn. All you need is a topic, a pen and paper and an incl...

Using an AI Grammar Checker: What Every Writer Should Know

How much do you write online these days and do you use an AI grammar checker?

If you're reading this article, you probably write quite a lot.

Emails in Outlook. Blog posts in WordPress or Medium. Articles in Google Docs….

If we’re writing on a computer, then it’s probably appearing on the web in some form — or at least on an app that’s connected to the internet.

Online AI (artificial intelligence) draws from incredible resources to power all kinds of applications… including AI gr...