Words that sound exactly the same but have completely different meanings, they can turn out to be a real mess when writing. Worse, those words that are pronounced equally and mean different things also are spelled in a different way. Let’s have a deeper look at the differences betwen “there”, “their” and “they’re”.

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With electronic communications dominating our world on a daily basis, you need to have a good online spell checker always ready for use. Even if you think you dominate it’s secrets, reality shows nobody is 100 % sure regarding spelling rules. Look out for a flexible programm that offers a sure alternative to your memory.

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Remember, remember … November may be the dull month before the joy of Christmas coming up. But for writers it’s no reason to sulk, as in this unfriendly, rainy and windy month there is no excuse to not sit inside your cozy and warm home writing THE novel. So, use the dark days to go for it and write all down that has been going on in your mind until now. Now it’s the time for it!

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Learn some tips and get good advice to improve your writing. Many think that you either can or can’t without any middle ground in between. But this is not true: Most writers tell it took them years to really get to their best point at writing. Here are some basic advice to get better and improve your writing skills.

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College applications can be quite a stressful thing to do. Forms, information and application letters have to be providen. Having to write an admission essay can cause some sleepless nights. We have some tips for all those of you who are in the process of writing an essay for college that may help you to manage stress and write a great piece of text.

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Writing is fun, when it’s all flowing, but that isn’t always the way it works. You’re going to struggle at times, so learning to write when you’re struggling is a big key to success.

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Most people have said “I should write a book” at some point. This is a 10-step process that will allow you to get that great book out of your head, and onto paper so you can start sharing your story.

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Everybody has an opinion and everyone likes to tell the world about it. But when it comes to writing things down, sometimes a thing like an invisible wall seems to appear that draws you back from sitting down to write. If that happens, you can use a writing prompt to help you overcome the writers block.

There is no excuse in not using an online spell checker to check your writings. After taking the time to write something down, it would be madness not to check it before sending it out. Still there are people who think they don’t need a spell checker. But they’re wrong.