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Novel Writing 101: 3 Tips on Writing Your First Novel
As a first-time writer, starting that first sentence of your novel can be a daunting task. Unlike writing short stories where it’s relatively easier to track down the plot and make changes where necessary, some novels go on for over a hundred pages. You have to worry about continuity, logical coherence, character development, and basically
Gifts, Presents, and a Brief History on the English Language
Have you ever wondered why the words “gift” and “present” are so different yet mean the same thing? Sure, they’re sometimes used in different contexts (people say “the gift of life” but never “the present of life” and a present (object) shouldn’t be confused with the present (time)), but generally, both mean the same thing:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgoger – ychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch: Yes, That Is a Word
In the early days of conquests and people discovering new lands, it was common for the leader of an expedition or an influential person to name the settlement. Many of the cities and countries we know today were actually named during the days of colonization. However, based on a few locations across the world, it’s
Explaining “Vive La France!” and Why France Is a Very Patriotic Country
Each country has its own culture of showing patriotism. Many countries that were previously colonised but gained their independence centuries ago still continue to celebrate their day of independence. In countries like South Korea and China, citizens opt for traditional attires over western-style clothing for formal events. And in some countries, citizens prefer to speak
There is No End in Learning: Why Professional Development is Important for Educators
Lawyers, doctors, pilots, engineers, businessmen, politicians — all these professionals were able to pursue their distinctive careers because of teachers. Without our beloved professors and advisers, there will be no one to teach us and hone our abilities and potentials. More so, teachers play a vital role in education. They are the ones responsible for
Which, Either, Or, or Nor: How to Ask Between Two Choices
It’s easy for native English speakers to understand the rules and nuances of the English language, which is why we never really think that learning the language is difficult. But in truth, seeing that the current English language is simply the bastardized mix of languages from all over the world, if you look at the
Career
Mr., Ms., and Mrs.: How to Use These Titles Properly
Plenty of English and non-English speaking civilizations use titles when addressing other people as a sign of respect. For the most part, we don’t notice when we call someone a Sir or Mr., suffix a PhD at the end of someone’s name when writing their academic accomplishments, or address a person by their profession because
Pink Collar vs. Blue Collar vs. White Collar Jobs: Definition & Examples
When you enter the workforce, you may find that your occupation puts in you multiple categories. If you’re a teacher in a public high school, for example, you’re a part of the education sector as well as the government employee sector. Or if you’re a freelance artist, you technically don’t fall under any sector but
Network Administrators Earn $67K, But Certification May Increase That
A network administrator role often serves as the entry-level way for non-IT professionals to start a career in the IT field, without settling for a meager salary at the same time. The national average salary for network administrators costs slightly above $67,000 per year. Experience determines the actual compensation, so anyone with no IT background
Development
Novel Writing 101: 3 Tips on Writing Your First Novel
As a first-time writer, starting that first sentence of your novel can be a daunting task. Unlike writing short stories where it’s relatively easier to track down the plot and make changes where necessary, some novels go on for over a hundred pages. You have to worry about continuity, logical coherence, character development, and basically
How to Say No for People Who Are Terrible at Saying No
I – and I know many others – are terrible at saying no. When posed with a request we know that we want to turn down, we’re so sensitive of how others are going to react that we either awkwardly beat around the bush or ultimately end up saying yes at our own expense. It
Education
Gifts, Presents, and a Brief History on the English Language
Have you ever wondered why the words “gift” and “present” are so different yet mean the same thing? Sure, they’re sometimes used in different contexts (people say “the gift of life” but never “the present of life” and a present (object) shouldn’t be confused with the present (time)), but generally, both mean the same thing:
Explaining “Vive La France!” and Why France Is a Very Patriotic Country
Each country has its own culture of showing patriotism. Many countries that were previously colonised but gained their independence centuries ago still continue to celebrate their day of independence. In countries like South Korea and China, citizens opt for traditional attires over western-style clothing for formal events. And in some countries, citizens prefer to speak
Which, Either, Or, or Nor: How to Ask Between Two Choices
It’s easy for native English speakers to understand the rules and nuances of the English language, which is why we never really think that learning the language is difficult. But in truth, seeing that the current English language is simply the bastardized mix of languages from all over the world, if you look at the