Realizing the Pros and Cons of Remote Work — It felt like a dream come true when I started working from home in 2020. No more rushing out the door, no more office politics: just me and my creative endeavours in the comfort of my home. Two years later, I realized working from home was not that exciting. Sure…

How to overcome the insecurities and reap the benefits of being an older student returning to class — It is a common misconception that all university students are 18–22-year-olds straight out of high school. When I went to college for the first time, I was well into my thirties and, therefore, classified as a mature student. I wasn’t the only one, either. In reality, many students choose to…

And how to fix them — When I handed my finalized masterpiece to a professional editor, I had no idea I was making three common mistakes. Halfway through chapter three, he pointed out that they had become bad habits since I kept repeating them every chapter. These three blunders kept the text from flowing smoothly and…

How to be Clear and Concise When Writing Content — If you want to improve your content writing, you need to learn how to write tight. What does that mean? It means being clear and concise. When you write tight, you show that you respect your reader’s time. …

Tips to keep you motivated when life feels impossible. — It’s tough when things seem to be going wrong at every turn. You feel like you can’t catch a break, and each new problem seems like just another brick in the wall of stress and misery that you’re trying to climb. It’s important to remember that you are not alone…

Three strategies for a productive team that start with you. — If you think about it, you probably spend more time with your coworkers than almost anyone else in your life. That's why it's so important to cooperate with your team and develop good relationships. After all, a project's success or failure is determined by the strength of your team. …

Why you should avoid using idioms in your writing. — According to my English professor, writers have no business placing idioms in their writing. I can't say that I totally agreed with her reasoning but, to be honest, she was a bit of a hard nut to crack anyway. To make a long story short, idioms are considered cliche and…