Improve Your Writing With These Five Writer’s Hacks

Hooking your reader’s attention is no easy feat. Even successful, well-known writers use writing hacks to make sure their audience starts and continues reading all of their text. We’ll share five writers hacks that will make your writing irresistible to readers.

  1. Organize your writing using headings and lists.
  2. Implement the rule of three.
  3. Avoid wordiness.
  4. Use synonyms.
  5. Step away and then rewrite.

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Valentine’s Day Card: Tips, Ideas, and More

Your heart is thumping loudly. Beads of sweat are rolling down your face. You’re so nervous, it feels like there is an entire colony of butterflies fluttering around in your stomach. And no, it’s not because you’re in the presence of your beloved. It’s because you’re trying to write a romantic Valentine’s message but don’t know how. Trust us, we know the feeling.

Below, we’ll review tips, examples, and more to help you craft a heartfelt message that is sure to make your Valentine’s blush!

Ready to use your words to sweep your special someone off their feet? Let’s dive in!

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Write On

Writing is an important skill to learn. Here are seven tips that will help you become a better writer.

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Four Steps to Write a New Year’s Resolution You’ll Keep

Let’s state the obvious: Most people don’t fulfill their New Year’s resolutions.

So, don’t beat yourself up if you didn’t reach the goals you set for yourself last year. The fact that you’re here means you want this upcoming year to be different. And guess what? You’re already off to a good start.

Successfully setting resolutions involves much more than just jotting them down on a sticky note. Below, we’ll discuss the importance of writing down your goals and then outline four easy-to-follow steps that’ll help you craft a resolution you’ll truly stick with.
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Don’t worry—this year will be different!

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Dear Reader, Here’s How to Write a Letter. Love, LanguageTool.

In today’s age, it might seem like writing a letter is as outdated and impractical as sending a message in a bottle. But informal letters, also known as personal letters, are an impactful and deeply personal way of expressing yourself, whether you’re sending an apology letter, thank-you letter, or love letter. Here’s what you need to know about letter writing.

When Writing a Letter, You Should
  • Know how to start and end a letter.
  • Use the appropriate tone and word choice.
  • Express yourself, but don’t wander off-topic, or you’ll risk boring your reader.

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Write a Formal Letter in Five Easy Steps

A formal letter is a letter—or correspondence—written for a professional or academic setting. Types of formal letters include:

  • Cover letter
  • Inquiry letter
  • Legal letter
  • Letter of intent
  • Reference letter
  • Resignation letter

As you can see, there are several reasons you may find yourself writing a formal letter. If you don’t know how to write one, don’t panic. Below, we’ll go over the five easy steps of writing a formal letter.

Writing a Formal Letter Is Simple
  1. Write your name, contact information, and date.
  2. Add your recipient’s name and contact information.
  3. Then, move on to the greeting and the body.
  4. End your letter with a complimentary close.
  5. Send your letter.

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Nine Writer’s Block Cures

Writer’s block is an enemy every writer has faced. It’s like a pesky, uninvited guest that won’t get the hint that you want it to leave. It’s not unbeatable, though. Next time you’re faced with it, try out these tips, and you’ll see it’s easy to kick writer’s block out the door.

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How To Write a Good Thesis Statement in Five Steps

Writing a thesis statement can be intimidating, sure, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Below, we’ll go over five steps that can help you write an effective thesis statement.

Quick Summary on Writing a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement encapsulates the main idea or point of your entire text in one effective, assertive, and clear-cut sentence.

The five steps to writing your thesis statement are:

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How To Write a Professional Cover Letter For a Job

Cover letters are the deciding factor in whether your resume gets read or not, so it’s important to know how to write one. We’ll go over what to include in a cover letter, how to format one, and provide examples.

A cover letter is a letter that gets sent alongside your resume. It’s an opportunity to show the prospective employer a more personal side of you and to showcase why you’re the best candidate for the job.

The usual format of a cover letter is: header, salutation, introduction, body paragraph, closing paragraph, and closing.

An effective cover letter summarizes your professional background while explaining why you’re a good fit for the position and stating what you can add to the company.

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How To Write a Good Book Report in Seven Steps

Are you having trouble writing your book report? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to give you seven easy steps that’ll help you write the perfect book report.

Quick Summary on How To Write a Book Report
  1. As you read the book, highlight and take notes.
  2. Reread the instructions of the assignment.
  3. Organize your notes and create an outline.
  4. Write a compelling introduction.
  5. Include quotations, examples, and supporting evidence in the body paragraphs.
  6. Encapsulate the main point of your text in the conclusion.
  7. Edit and proofread.

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