The essay is one of the most common writing assignments. We'll help you write a knockout essay in 5 steps. Ready? Write.
When we take the time to review the stories of our own lives, to write those stories down, not only do we preserve them for future generations, we open up the possibility of learning from ourselves in an almost magical way by understanding what makes us tick. Ron Gross and Sue Salko show us how to get started.
Some of us take longer than we'd like to create the life we want. There are lots of reasons for that, of course, some more valid than others, but most of us are doing the best we can.
Going back to school can make a big difference in creating the life you want, but it isn't the only way. If you need a little motivation, here it is: 8 Motivations to Create the Life You Want.
Graduation is special no matter what age you are, but it's extra special when graduation is something you've longed for and worked toward for many years.
Some of us celebrate by quietly basking in the satisfaction of a goal achieved, but if you're the noisier kind of celebrator, we've got some games that will make your graduation party extra fun:
Have fun, and a great big congratulations to you!
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We love quotations, don't we? Most of us anyway. Whether you're the teacher of writing, or the student, we've got five new quotations to inspire you: 5 Quotations on Writing.
We added some supporting links to provide you with more on the topic of each quotation. If you love writing, I think you'll appreciate this new collection.
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Do you have a goal for the summer? Something you want to learn? We're here to say, "You can do it."
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Have fun out there!
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