Contrary to one of the most common beliefs, or shall we say “myth,” you don’t have to be a “skilled imitator” to be a successful copywriter. Copywriting is the art of prompting people to “take action” through the power of comprehensible text. Or, put simply, it is the act of “selling through words.” Because of …
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An advocacy letter can be an important tool for participation in a democracy. Advocacy letters are usually written to politicians to express your view about a certain issue although there may be occasions when it is appropriate to write one to another influential figure or organization. In this blog post, we’ll talk about what needs …
You’re filling out an application for an internship, a job or further education when you hit that requirement about recommendation letters. Sure, you have people who can write one for you, but maybe the requirement is multiple letters. Maybe you only have two professors you can ask and you need three letters, or maybe one …
If you’re an anime or gaming fan and you’ve been on the internet for any period of time, you’ve probably heard the word “weeb”. Weeb is the result of many different variations of internet slang evolving into a brand-new term, and they aren’t all flattering! Let’s get to know the meaning, origin and the current …
The Eagle Scout rank is an achievement that you should definitely be proud of! It takes great dedication, work ethic, and persistence to reach the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program. So, if you have achieved the Eagle Scout award, you may be wondering if you should add it to your …
Whether sending documents online or handing over documents in real life, letters of transmittal are an important part of the process. A letter of transmittal is like a cover letter on a resume. It tells the recipient what to expect and gives an overview of the enclosed document. Let’s go over how to write one, …
Who could ever forget Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock’s 2002 rom-com movie titled “Two Weeks’ Notice”? If you have seen the film, or at least voluntarily left an organization in the past, then you surely wouldn’t have a hard time getting the hang of this English phrase. Our article today covers the meaning, grammar, context …
Maybe you’ve made a resume and are not getting any interview callbacks. You could be qualified, and you might have everything the job description is looking for, so you can’t figure out why you’re not being selected. Maybe you are about to make your own resume for the first time or just want to polish …
Sayings or expressions can be confusing because sometimes, they may seem like they mean one thing while they, in fact, mean something else. They might use language that is strange or archaic, or they might have connotations that are unclear if you have never encountered them before. “May the odds be ever in your favor” …