This week is about semicolons! The semicolon is among the least-taught punctuation marks, and it's intentionally ignored. Let's work to change that.
On Writing
Importance of Punctuation: Periods
Welcome to the Importance of Punctuation series! We start with the period, both the most basic punctuation mark and the one that won our Twitter poll. Find out the three uses of the period and give your opinion on its usefulness.
It’s Important to Know How to Write for the “Real World”
While writing is important on its own, it's important to start somewhere small: like with emails.
You’re Still a Writer if You Don’t Write All the Time
A concept seen in writing articles is the idea that you must write every day—that's simply ridiculous.
Creativity Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum
It's impossible to have anything 100% uninfluenced by anything else in a world where we have access to practically everything.
Dealing With Writer’s Block
The best way to move past writer's block is to write anyway. Check out how to get started.