The Commentary Wheel 
In tenth grade English, my teacher gave the class a handout titled "Commentary Wheel". It is basically a pie graph for pre-writing an essay or commentary....

Making Nonfiction Interesting  Not rated yet
When writing nonfiction it is a struggle to paint real life in a fashion that will keep the reader interested and turning the pages at a frantic pace.

While ...

Writing Research Papers  Not rated yet
Back in high school, people hated writing research papers . The best way to write a good research paper is with a thought-out thesis.

Take some time ...

Find time to write in unusual places, and don't despair!  Not rated yet
When I started to write my property investing web site (http://www.investing-in-property-rentals.com) I was a new mum with a 10-month-old, holding a full-...

Be an Organized Writer  Not rated yet
I think that it is very important to be very well organized in your writing. Take a few moments to write down all of your points and them put them in order ...

Tips for Proofreading  Not rated yet
When doing a research assignment, one tip for proofreading your paper before submission is to read the the essay from the bottom up , going sentence by ...

Finding Receptive Writing Markets  Not rated yet
1. List the markets that you feel you are qualified to write for, from most qualified to least qualified.

Then create a second column and list those ...

Keeping a Set Writing Schedule  Not rated yet
Firstly, writing is a discipline . It is important to set aside a certain amount of time every day or week and stick to it, even if that time is only ...

Getting Started on a Writing Project  Not rated yet
I would have to say that the best way to write better is to format or lay out your points and ideas before you begin.

The next thing I find helpful ...

Keeping It Simple  Not rated yet
Believe it or not, the best way to improve your writing is to SIMPLIFY.

Don't use more complicated terms when a simpler word will suffice. For example,...

Finding the Right Words  Not rated yet
The best writing advice that I ever received was during my first year as a reporter.

I was having trouble coming up with the correct words to form ...

Quick Tips for Effective Essays  Not rated yet
When writing essays a few mistakes can distract the reader from the meaning.
Always remember, when introducing a person refer to that person by their ...