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Isis vs. ISIS: A Vocabulary-Boosting Short Story
Isis was not amused. Over the past three thousand years, she’d been subjected to unthinkable indignities, her name sneered at as newer...
Apr 15, 20209 min read


Shakespeare Never Existed: A Vocabulary-Boosting Short Story
My name is Portia, and I am a Shakespearean scholar. Except I’m not, because Shakespeare never existed.
I won’t bother trying to convince...
Apr 4, 20207 min read


Hera and the Headmaster: A Vocabulary-Boosting Short Story
Hera dressed herself in only the finest. In ancient times, her perfectly proportioned frame was clad exclusively in gossamer robes, her...
Mar 29, 20203 min read


Turbo-Charge Your Vocabulary With This Simple Trick
Let me ask you a question: were you flipping flashcards in the crib? Probably not! You likely learned thousands of words without any...
Mar 27, 20202 min read


How the 'Questions Secret' Can Help Amid School Uncertainty
Quick, what’s 2+2? Without any real conscious effort, I bet the number “4” popped into your head. That’s because your brain is hardwired...
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Introducing: The Vocabbett Podcast!
Starting a podcast was nowhere near my radar right now. So why did I do it, you ask? Well, I am obsessed with finding new (and FREE)...
Mar 24, 20201 min read


Unconventional Editing Advice
The resounding writing advice today tends to be, “Just get the words on paper. You can edit it later. You can’t edit a blank page. All...
Jan 6, 20201 min read


Ahead of Her Time: Print vs. Digital
Wondering if you should get the print or digital version of Ahead of Her Time? Unlike most books, there’s actually quite a difference!
Dec 22, 20192 min read