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A vintage typewriter sits on a desk; the photo is in black and white. A good argument can be made on typewriters just like this one.

Good Writing Needs a Good Argument.

May 21, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Every piece of good writing should have a good argument. Why? One, you need to write with a specific point…

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Posted in: Writing & Style
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Writing is Really Hard. So is Life.

May 16, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

While this blog normally focuses on the style, mechanics, and practices of good, expert writing, I decided to share an…

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Posted in: The Musings of a Writer Filed under: #musings
The rules of grammar matter for writers until they don't. The image features an open journal, a clock, a cup of pens, and assorted writing tools rest on a wooden desk.

The Rules of Grammar Matter. Until They Don’t.

May 14, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Mastering the rules of grammar is a crucial component of good writing; it helps us write comprehensible content. A well-honed…

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Posted in: Grammar & Syntax, Writing & Style Filed under: #grammar&syntax, #writing&style
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One Quick Research Method for Good Writing

May 9, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Producing good writing that showcases your expertise requires strategic and effective research methods. After all, people listen to experts who…

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Posted in: Research & Analysis Filed under: #research&analysis
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Cool Worksheets You Can Use: Pre-writing

May 7, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Greetings, writers! We’ve already talked about some of the pre-writing steps you’ll take before beginning a writing project, and because…

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Posted in: Resources, Worksheets & Checklists Filed under: #worksheets&checklists, #writingfundamentals
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Write Sentences & Paragraphs People Want to Read.

May 2, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

If you want to produce good writing that conveys your expertise on a subject or topic, one of the 5…

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Posted in: Writing & Style Filed under: #writing&style
Choosing your writing topic wisely is important. This image features a typewriter, journals, and pens arranged in a neat circle.

4 Signs You’re Choosing A Writing Topic Wisely

April 30, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Choosing a writing topic is usually one of the first tasks you’ll do for a writing project. Sometimes you’ll settle…

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Posted in: Writing & Style Filed under: #writing&style
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3 Strategies That Will Put the “Wow!” in Your Writing

April 25, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Ever read something and thought “Wow! This is amazing!” and couldn’t wait to read more? It’s a pretty great moment,…

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Posted in: Writing & Style Filed under: #writing&style
Your writer's sense can be honed at vintage office desks. Like this one.

Is Your Writer’s Sense Tingling?

April 23, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

The Writer’s Sense and You While the content for this blog will often include specific concepts and concrete steps, I…

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Posted in: Writing & Style, Writing Fundamentals Filed under: #writing&style, #writingfundamentals
The 5 Essentials Worksheet can be filled out quite nicely with a fountain pen like this one.

Cool Worksheets You Can Use: The 5 Essentials

April 18, 2019 Rebecca H Bond, PhD Leave a comment

Greetings, writers! We’ve already talked about the 5 Essentials of Good Writing, and because I’m in the business of service…

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Posted in: Worksheets & Checklists Filed under: #worksheets&checklists

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