7 Writing Habits for Beginners
1. Read more books
The first step to building a solid foundation for writing is to read more books. Reading helps us expand our knowledge base and understand different perspectives on different topics.
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Oxford Comma Coffee Mug
This Oxford Comma mug was designed as a reminder to use the Oxford Comma rule when writing sentences.
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Does “it” refer to “DOG” or “POO?”
Unclear
"If your DOG does a POO. Please put it in a litter bin."
Clear
“If your DOG does a POO, please put the POO in a litter bin.”
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Words That Are Older Than You Think
Hang out
Since the 1830s, “hang out” has been used as a verb to describe passing the time without doing anything specific. “Do you want to hang out?” is considered slang, but it is a common question that has regularly been used in a casual manner since the 1850s.
Babe
“Babe” signifies “old woman” in various languages. “Babe” in the sense of “attractive chick” seems 1970s to me. However, the concept of babe has existed since the early 1900s.
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