Any action by one person affecting the rights and properties of another person is an aberration. When such aberration is small and unintentional, it’s known as ‘Mistake.’ Slapping a person in anger is a mistake. If the action is a calculated one causing damages and serious losses to the other person, the mistake becomes a […]
Self Publish Your Book and the Profits Are Infinite
For many writers, becoming a published author can be a confusing and overwhelming decision, especially when it comes to the question of whether to self-publish or not. And with today’s technology, it’s never been easier to self-publish a book. But self-publishing is the same as any other business, in that the harder you work at […]
Great Expectations and the Bildungsroman Genre
Charles Dickens’s Great Expectations (1861) charts the growth of its protagonist Pip from childhood to adulthood. The narrative mode Dickens has adopted aligns his novel with the Bildungsroman genre of literature. The term Bildungsroman is a German word meaning ‘novel of formation’ or ‘education novel’. The following analysis explores some of the episodes within Great […]
Most Widely Used Academic Writing Styles
There are various writing styles being used worldwide. These writing styles are divided into two basic categories which are formal and informal writing styles. The academic writing is a bit similar to other styles of writing like professional or business writing. The academic writing falls in the category of formal as it is impersonal. It […]
The Wedding-Guest Frame Story in Coleridge’s "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
One thing we learned about literature while completing the PhD is that the frame story matters. You know what I’m talking about even though you probably haven’t thought of it. It’s the story that comes at the beginning and end of the narrative itself. It frames it. Like in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness when […]
Help Me Write an Essay: Using PEAL and DRAPES Methods in Your Essay
Are you having a hard time writing your essay papers? Or have you even considered saying this to yourself “help me write an essay!”? I know this may be a bit harsh but you need to evaluate yourself if ever you are capable of doing as such. Most probably, you can either choose between these […]
Academic Writing Assistants
Academic Writing Academic writing has been in existence for quite a long ti me. Students in colleges and universities are required to have a good understanding of this niche of writing. By doing so, they will be able to communicate their ideas and intellect to their professors and teachers. However, it is just like any […]
Pros and Cons of Studying the Arts
Not everyone wants to spend their three or more years at university studying a vocational, scientific or technical subject. Studying the Arts subjects such as art, religion or classics can still open many employment doors. Art is not usually a subject that you will choose to study unless you hold a dedication and passion for […]
How To Escape The Dreadful Writer’s Block
If you are a writer or have ever found the need to write something, a report, an essay, a sick note for your child to take to school after a bout with the flu, you understand the incredible pain and frustration that comes with the dreaded affliction known as writer’s block. As an author, dealing […]
Software to Proofread – The Most Powerful Professional Proofreading Solution
Writing is not only limited to informative articles and essays. In the corporate setting, good written skills are also essential for sales pitches and business proposals. Aside from these, there are also technical reports to be submitted monthly or quarterly, as well as business plans that need to be written well. Good English skills say […]