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Writing - How Inspiration Improves Writing Quality

How Inspiration Improves Writing Quality

Everyone has different sources of inspiration. As a writer, inspiration is not optional; it’s the irresistible force that drags you the computer and influences you to write something that may change the world. As a blog writer, you must somehow find inspiration for as long as you have to keep your blog updated with high-quality content.  There are many benefits to writing when you’re inspired. Finding inspiration for your writing work will help you generate fresh ideas, as well as maintain a smooth flow of ideas. Below are some ways on how inspiration improves writing quality. 1. The Writing and …

Writing - How Being An Organized Writer Improves Productivity

How Being An Organized Writer Improves Productivity

Most people find organizing their writing hard, but being organized is the key to effective writing. You should always plan what you’re going to write before you begin writing. Organizing your work helps you develop order in your writing, which will help in avoiding repetition or even leaving out important points. A writing plan can be a few jotted notes to a detailed numbered outline. Most writings, especially blog writings, have three main parts: the introductory part, the body, and the conclusion. The introductory part should inform your readers about the aim of your blog post, the contents of your …

Writing - Peek, Peak, And Pique - What's the Difference?

Peek, Peak, And Pique – What’s the Difference?

Often Misused Words The English language can be a bit tricky, especially with a lot of words that sound the same but have a different meaning. These words are known as homophones. Even though peek and pique share the same pronunciation, they both have their unique meaning and usage. Peak The word peek can be used as either a verb, adjective or a noun. The word Peak is by definition as reach the highest, the topmost point something, or a sharp or pointed end of something. For example: There is a bird sitting on the peak of the barn roof. …

Writing - Productivity Tips For Writers

Productivity Tips For Writers

What are the most important productivity tips for writers? A writer must be disciplined enough to write at a specific time and place. The best way to do this is by announcing a deadline. Keeping oneself accountable to this date and time can help one stay focused and productive. Other tips include writing with the door closed, holding oneself to a strict schedule, and identifying one’s strengths and weaknesses. All of these tips can be adapted to the demands of writing and make the task more enjoyable. Changing scenery helps to inspire creativity. When writing, try stepping away from your …

Writing - Making an Article Easy to Read With White Space

Making an Article Easy to Read With White Space

Make your article easy to scan. Use large, bold fonts for your headline and use plenty of white space throughout. Write a single, focused paragraph with large, short paragraphs to convey the main idea of your piece. Try to keep your paragraphs shorter and easier to read, too. One of the best white space elements is margins. These support text elements well and help the eye stay focused on the content. Good use of white space increases comprehension and focus by up to 20%. It helps structure layout and provides a flow for the reader. It also creates a clean …

Writing - How to Design a Book to Be More Readable

How to Design a Book to Be More Readable

Regardless of what genre you are writing, the basics of design are the same: good use of white space. Creating ample white space will keep the eye flowing through the book and will make it look more organized. You should also leave enough space around the margins of your pages for gutters and trimming. These are not always possible, but they can make a book look more professional. By using the principles of good design, you can create a book that is pleasing to the eye and a pleasure to read. The Book’s Cover is Important The book’s cover is …

Writing - The Average Romance Novel Word Length

The Average Romance Novel Word Length

While a romance novel has 50,000 – 90,000 words, it is possible to write a longer book that still fits within the genre’s word limit. Some sub-genres are longer, like historical or epic romances, and there are even shorter sub-genres that have a high word count. Regardless of genre, however, the length of a book is important to meet the needs of the mainstream publisher. The length of a romance novel depends on its genre. A true genre romance typically falls between 50,000 and 60,000 words. A romance novel can be longer or shorter, but you should aim for at …

Blogging - How to Use Bullet Points in Your Website Content

How to Use Bullet Points in Your Website Content

One way to make your content more attractive and readable is to make use of bullet points. Bullet points are more versatile than numbered lists, and they are much more readable than long paragraphs of text. They can even be used in email newsletters and social media posts. However, if you want to make the most of this versatile format, you must first know how to sneak into your readers’ minds. Conversion headings capture the attention of readers Using conversion headings in your website content is a key factor in ensuring that readers are engaged and stay on your site. …

Blogging - How to Choose Long Tail Keywords For Your Blog

How to Choose Long Tail Keywords For Your Blog

Long-tail keywords are search phrases of three or more words that are more descriptive than head keywords. This will improve your website’s ranking in search results. Besides, long-tail keywords are easy to remember. Using them correctly will improve your search engine optimization and give your website a boost in traffic. Long-tail keywords have a lasting impact on search engine optimization When optimizing your blog for search engines, it is important to include long-tail keywords throughout your content. These keywords are specific and can be included in the title, body, and meta tags. Long-tail keywords are a great way to increase …

Blogging - Maximum Blog Title Length

Maximum Blog Title Length

Blog title length is important. The meta description is not the same thing as the blog title. It needs to be longer than 25 characters. Having less space makes the post more difficult to read, and people won’t want to read more than they have to. Therefore, it’s best to have a short title that captures the attention of readers. Luckily, there are ways to make your title longer. Below are some tips: Use fewer words in your headline. The character limit on Twitter is 140 characters, and shorter tweets get more responses. In fact, people respond better to shorter …