The Best Question to Ask a Creative Company
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Infographic: How to Use Trademark Symbols
Don’t embarrass yourself. Use trademark symbols the right way.
The Subversive Feminist Poets of Afghanistan
In a nation beleaguered by violence, corruption, addiction, and dozens of other ills, a network of resilient women are coming out of the shadows through writing. Embrace me in a suicide vestbut don’t say I won’t give you a kiss. A landay is a subversive, biting poetry style esteemed among the Pashtun tribes of Afghanistan. …
Productivity-Boosting Keyboard Shortcuts for Writers
Speed up your everyday writing workflow with these basic keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Word. Sometimes mouse-work can be slow and tedious. Here are a few essential PC keyboard shortcuts you can use to get more done in less time! Ctrl + A Select all Ctrl + C Copy Ctrl + V Paste Ctrl + F …
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
Resolve to give your pen the power and attention it deserves this year. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for writers.
5 Epic Language Moments in The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens exceeded audience expectations, and part of the secret was the film’s creative use of language. Here are five examples that show the power of great writing.
10 Things You Didn’t Know Had Names
Most things have names. However, sometimes the names are so obscure that they get relegated to being called “whatchamacallits” or “thingamajigs.” Here are ten little known names for everyday items. Paresthesia is that itching and tingling sensation in an extremity. You might have heard it referred to as “my foot’s gone asleep” or “pins and …
Who Writes the Messages in Chinese Fortune Cookies?
Writing and Chinese food just go together like vowels and consonants. Long hours and deadlines are made for good Hunan chicken. You know it’s true. After putting in the 17th round of changes into a 600-page report, have you ever wished that you could get the ultimate writing gig? Let’s say, something like writing the …
Words That Contain the Word “Word”
This week’s article is especially for people who are truly obsessed with words. How many words can you name that contain the word “word” in it? Hmmm? Here are all the ones we could come up with: afterword afterwords backsword backswords broadsword broadswords buzzword buzzwords byword bywords catchword catchwords crossword crosswords cussword cusswords foreword forewords …
A Linguistic Look at the New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer | The Language of Star Wars
The new Star Wars Episode VII trailer just came out, and we found some movie clues in the linguistics.