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The Juicy 'Tell-All' Novel That Changed the Word
The WORD, get it? Haha, wordplay. You tend to hear the word “anecdote” in two contexts these days. Either it’s a fancy stand-in for...
Jan 4, 20211 min read


Don't Be a Blatherskite—Learn This Amazing Word!
Blatherskite – “A person who talks at great length without saying much of sense.” Basically, a blatherer. What a great word. Definitely...
Jan 1, 20211 min read


The Powerful Woman Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' (And Thanksgiving!)
“Mary had a little lamb…” Be honest. Did you mentally go, “little lamb” after you read that? Those five words are so catchy, they were...
Dec 31, 20202 min read


Why the Months Make No Sense
Have you ever looked at a calendar and thought, "Well that makes no sense"? October starts with “oct,” but it’s not the 8th month....
Dec 28, 20201 min read


A College Admissions Secret You Won’t Believe
I’ve been scouring the latest college admissions research lately (so you don’t have to!), and holy moly, did I find a gem. Buried...
Nov 29, 20205 min read


How to Write the Perfect Common App Essay (Formula!)
With college admissions season in full swing, it’s time to talk about one of the most important components of the application: your...
Nov 1, 20204 min read


*This* Should Never End for Writers (More Inspo From Elizabeth Peters!)
We’ve talked ideas , outlines , writing tips , and more in this writing series . But amid the technical tips, one very important...
Oct 6, 20202 min read


Writing And...Popcorn?
While exciting, I’ll be the first to admit that writing is also uniquely daunting. It’s one thing to have an outline; it’s another thing...
Sep 29, 20202 min read


Is Your Subject Your Subject? (Two Meanings!)
Psst… you can read the new vocabulary-boosting short story I mention in the podcast here! As we wrap up our writing mini-series, I have...
Sep 27, 20201 min read
