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In short, don't be shy to break the rules of grammar, if there is a good reason - if your writing will be more effective by doing so. The point of writing is to communicate as effectively as possible. The point of grammar is to give us a framework for better communication. If you sacrifice effective communication for correct grammar, you are missing the point. Just make sure that a broken grammar rule does not look like an accident; if it does, the only thing you will be communicating is cluelessness.

Anybody with a basic education can write, but not everyone can write effectively. And with the every-increasing need for online content, effective writing has never been more important.

The oral contraceptive pill is a form of hormonal contraception taken by roughly 12 million women in the United States every year to prevent pregnancy.

Trump announced plans to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which analysts believe could have profound effects on the automotive industry.

LOS ANGELES | January 27, 2012 Fierce Santa Ana northeast winds Friday are cause for the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as the winds signify critical brush-fire conditions. The warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday as gusts of wind in the mountain areas are expected up to 70 mph with valley and coastal areas experiencing gusts of up to 55 mph at its peak which should be reached Friday night into Saturday morning. As humidities are expected to drop rapidly Friday night into Saturday during which time widespread single digit humidities are expected to occur across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, should a brush fire be ignited there could be rapid spread of the fire that could lead to a threat to life and property. As of Friday morning, the winds are reaching higher than expected speeds and the advisory area has been expanded to include the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. In addition, aside from the red flag warning with regard to critical brush-fire conditions, is a driving advisory the CHP issued due to heavy winds in the Newhall Pass area affecting driving conditions, as well as in rural areas and for older model vehicles that are non areo-dynamic experiencing difficulty driving from the strong gusts. Commuters are advised to drive with caution.

"If you are a writer who is still stuck with the conventional ways of creating novels, then you are missing out on a great world of opportunities that can enhance your inspiration and make you more effective at what you do."

"The elements of business writing are not easy to master. Businesspeople rarely realize that skillful writing is part of their everyday life. They have to convey clear messages through emails, business plans, reports, and other types of content of sales, marketing, or business nature. The following tools and apps will help you become a much more effective writer"

Actually, while many might want to believe we are capable of becoming like Shakespeare, inspiration is not the only important factor in becoming an effective essay writer.The conventions of the English language are much more formulaic than many might believe. In fact, writing an effective essay could be just as easy as counting up to five.

Welcome to the Dowse archive for writers, artists and other creative people. Although no new material is currently being added to the site, Dowse remains a valuable resource (effectively an archive) of hundreds of pages of articles, fiction, reviews, links and so on. Check the large Dowse --> Science Fiction directory within also.

The Internet offers a wealth of resources for publishers, advertisers, and creatives to explore. It doesn't matter what writing activity you practice and what obstacles you face; you can always find the right tool that will help you get better in your work. To save you from the effort of exploring lots of different tools to find the right ones for your needs, we will list the most effective tools for creative writers, publishers, and bloggers in the continuation.

"Believe it or not, even professional editors rely on technology in order to come up with a polished piece of content. Since not all freelance writers can hire their own editors to clean after the mistakes they make, they can start using the same tools for ultimate effectiveness."

"If you want to build a successful blog and maintain its popularity, then you need to be fully committed to it. At one point or another, you will surely face a writer's block or lack of time. When you find yourself making excuses that you don't h"

If you are writing non-fiction, clarity counts most. Here are four tips to write clearly.

There are a lot of brands for every product which has led to massive competition. The brand's marketing helps it stand out among the crowd only when it is able to win the hearts of the users with a humanized approach. It generally happens that marketers get so deeply involved in the brands that they forget to teach about it and just start selling it, which makes the brand's marketing sound like one that is automated instead of humane. When a brand is more humane, users find it more authentic, relatable and can even reach it easily. Ways of humanizing brand marketing Here are the 5 proven ways of humanizing a brand:

Do you think creativity and productivity are completely separate skills? This article will show you how to combine them effectively.

Are you planning to vie for the coveted Miss Universe title? Perhaps not, but there is a lot to be learned from "talent competitions" and speech contests about being an effective speaker.

"Although countless articles-including those in Indeed, Emeritus and Forbes-have debated the merits of generalists versus specialists, generalists can make particularly effective editors."

"Being a successful writer has a lot to do with natural talents. But that doesn't mean you should stop developing your skills of creative expression. Writers can always become better by becoming more productive and organized. No need to waste valuable time searching for the best tools to make writers more successful. Following is a list that will help you start increasing your productivity right away!"