Rhyme Time Dictionary This guide is a very basic list of common rhyming words used in English poetry. This guide features few words when compared to a serious rhyming dictionary. Our goal is to provide a basic list, which students can use for quick reference. – A – -a –…
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Be sure to read our Résumé Formatting guide, as well. It offers more precise layout tips. The creation of a résumé or curriculum vitae often seems deceptively simple. After all, how difficult can it be to list your education and employment history? But as with any type of writing, you…
The writing guides within this section of the Tameri site are dedicated to writing in the workplace. Workplace writing is writing that communicates business, technical, or scientific information to individuals who need this information to solve problems or complete tasks. Workplace writing is persuasive, attempting to influence the decisions and…
telling someone’s story for a purpose We have always been obsessed with the lives of other people. It is little wonder that biographies and autobiographies have always been among the best selling literary works. Biographies appeal to readers because they want to know more about a person or events. Can…
One of the greatest challenges for freelance writers is the creation of accurate time estimates for jobs. The Estimating Process Content research Task or tool training (self-education) Basic Estimates These estimates are based on JoAnn Hackos’ Managing Your Documentation Projects, page 170 (1994). Hours Required/Unit Information Type 5 hrs/page User…
Setting your rates as a freelance writer or editor can be difficult. Knowing your own worth means knowing what others have been charging in similar situations. The easiest way to find out the rates of others is to join a professional organization. Groups such as the National Writers Union and…
Digital media have given rise to new potential markets for writers. Not only do the online versions of traditional newspapers and magazines require content, a far greater number of online-only publications need original content. Also, audience demand is growing for digital publications designed for portable devices such as music players,…
Selling your art is not selling your soul. It might be enough for some to write, but most of us want to market our completed works. Some writers excel at selling themselves and their works. Others are not extroverts, preferring a quiet existence dedicated to writing. Knowing how to best…
Writers tend to have strong opinions about agents. The reality is that most successful writers end up needing agents. The roles of an agent include: using his or her established network to pitch your works negotiating contracts collecting money on your behalf keeping records FeesGood agents are selective, choosing…
Sometimes a writer needs to exercise his or her talents. Usually, this is in response to writer’s block, a condition we previously addressed. Even when not working on a specific project, it is a good idea to keep writing on a regular basis. Good Exercises There are books filled with…