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A Playful Way to Learn Grammar: 10 Things I’ve Picked Up From Chicago Style Workouts

As writers and editors, we all must learn grammar and usage to be better at our profession.

Most people learn these subjects with books and exercises that help you memorize rules and apply them to problems. This is often tedious and repetitive. Plus, you often don’t know how much you’ve committed to memory.

There’s a way to make a boring task fun.

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The Pros and Cons of ProWritingAid

Are you looking for a grammar and style checker?

Grammar and style checkers are popular software add-ins that can help you improve and tighten your writing.

Let me tell you about ProWritingAid!

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How to Write an Artist's Statement

Are you a visual artist? If so, you need an artist statement, a short document that introduces your work to the world. Usually between 300 to 500 words, an artist statement declares what you do, how you do it, and why you do it.

If you’ve tried writing an artist statement and you’re confused and overwhelmed, try the steps in this article. They’ll help you find your content, develop your voice, and write your statement.

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