Writing Tutorials

Need help writing a problem solution paper? Easy steps with questions to guide you and examples from real student essays.

Want to improve your grammar? Follow my rules for eliminating errors that lower your grade.

One of my favorite questions from a reader was how to write an argumentative essay about water. Since lots of people argue about water these days, there are lots of topics to choose from. Here is how you would turn such an argument into an essay.

I think you should write a memoir. Here's why!

Writing fiction is much different from writing an essay or an academic paper. It takes plotting, characterization, structure, style, voice, etc. Here are seven books that will be helpful to any fiction writer.

A step-by-step guide to creating a memorable obituary for your loved one.

Learn how to describe yourself and identify your positive qualities. 180 positive words for job interviews, resumes, online profiles, online dating sites, and self confidence.

A handy aid for writers—select the appropriate psychic distance in your stories according to how you want to affect your readers.

Great and easy topics for your cause-effect paper. This article includes topic questions, videos, and links to help you find out how and what to write.

Let's say you've been assigned to write about water. You get to choose your own topic, but when you try, you're completely stymied. What is it possible to write about that hasn't been written already? Here are 20 main topic areas, with subtopics you can pick from.

Quick help writing parallel sentences correctly. Includes practice exercises with answers.

Book foreword definition: Optional short chapter in a book’s front matter providing additional information or insight about the book or the author, and written by someone other than the author. Learn about how to use a foreword.

6 Easy Rules with examples for punctuating quotation in dialogue and conversation. Includes examples, Words for Said chart and writing conversation tips.

What is a writing coach? Can you benefit from one? How much do they cost? You will find those answers, and more, in this article.

Over 100 great problem solution or proposal paper topic ideas, plus sample essays and links to articles on how to write an excellent paper!

The repetitive use of the word "very" makes your writing weak and boring. Strong writers will replace "very" with specific and interesting words. Here are 101 words to use instead.