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Imposter Syndrome: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

Have you ever had the feeling that, despite all of your success, you just didn't deserve to be where you are now? If so, you might have suffered from imposter syndrome, or the unjustified notion that your success is unmerited. It's a problem that's actually quite...

Common Latin Roots That Can Help Expand Your Vocabulary

While Latin is now considered a dead language, its traces can be found in many of the words we use every single day. Studying the most common Latin roots can help you to understand words you might never have used or even heard before, a skill that can be incredibly...

Ensure vs. Insure: What’s the Difference?

Ensure and insure are two words that are commonly confused due to the fact that they look and sound so similar. While they are quite close in meaning, it's important to understand when to use ensure and when to use insure if you want to write clearly and effectively....

Thank You in Advance: How to Use This Common Sign-Off (Plus 5 Alternatives)

"Thank you in advance" is a pretty common sign-off, but it's also one that can be loaded with mixed signals. Is thanking someone in advance being pushy or presumptuous? Isn't it nice to thank someone when you've asked them a favor? Will it make them more or less...

How to Ask for Help (And Get It): Tips for Work and Home

For most of us, asking for help is something that's rarely a pleasant experience. We might be afraid to seem weak or vulnerable, or we're scared that we'll be rejected (and consequently humiliated). But whether you're at work or at home, you don't have to sacrifice...

Former vs. Latter: Which is Which?

You've probably come across the terms former and latter at some point, either in writing or in conversation. While these words save you the trouble of repeating yourself, you must understand what each is referring to for these substitutes to be effective. Former vs....

8 Best Journals for Tracking Your Thoughts, Memories, and Progress

The benefits of journaling are myriad: from helping to calm anxiety to defeating writer's block, there are plenty of reasons to grab a pen and start writing. And though you can jot down your feelings on virtually any surface, there are some journals that are...

100 Best Books of 2019: What to Read Right Now

Now that 2019 has come to a close, it's time to look back on some of the best books delivered to readers this year. And it's fair to say it was a pretty good year for books—from true crime to romance, fantasy to adventure, historical accounts to investigative...

How to Sell Books in Bulk: Make More Money and Reach More Readers

While there are plenty of ways to make money writing books, selling your books in bulk can really help you to rake in more money while also gaining greater exposure for your work. If you're a new author, bulk orders probably aren't something that will pour in on their...

Apart vs A Part: Which One Should You Use?

They're separated by just a space, but apart and a part have 2 different meanings and should not be used interchangeably. Read on to learn more about the difference between the two and how to properly use each in a sentence. When to Use Apart Apart serves as an adverb...