Semantics vs Syntax: What’s the Difference?

Semantics vs Syntax: What’s the Difference?

Writers and readers of the English language tend to get confused in using the term “semantics” and “syntax,” and rightly so: they are grammar terms that have a lot of similarities, but in reality they are quite distinct. Knowing the difference will help you to write...
To Thine Own Self Be True 

To Thine Own Self Be True 

You’ve probably heard the line “to thine own self be true” even if you’re not familiar with the Shakespeare play in which it first appears. People are fond of spouting off antiquated-sounding quotations, especially since they can make them seem wiser than they really...
Important Elements of Good Writing

Important Elements of Good Writing

If there’s one thing that all writers want to be, it’s to be good writers. But what exactly makes good writing? It can be elusive and vague, because a lot of the time, we like what we read without really being able to pinpoint why.  In this post, we hope to shed...
10 Jojo Moyes Books to Read Right Now

10 Jojo Moyes Books to Read Right Now

Jojo Moyes is the author of the bestselling Me Before You, but do you know that she still has plenty more stuff that you can add to your reading list? As a novelist and screenwriter, she enjoys crafting down-to-earth tales that are both funny and sad, sure to speak...