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Jul 17, 20225 min read

The Stakes of Our Stories

There's a reason why I call my site and blog "Purposeful Prose." Every part of every text I work with carries purpose, and a part of my...

Mar 24, 20224 min read

Only the Most Discerning Will Notice

It makes sense that large companies set aside funds for advertising. Company ads don't have to be good to be noticed. They just have to...

Nov 18, 20215 min read

The Importance of Forming New Habits

It's common for writers to develop rituals in preparing for, executing, and finishing a piece of writing. For some writers, those rituals...

Oct 7, 20215 min read

Style Guides: The Pros and the Cons

Those who write professionally, whether they are a student or in a career that focuses on writing, usually abide by some kind of style...

Apr 29, 20216 min read

Writing and the Social Sciences

Disclaimer: In this essay, the author uses the term, "social scientism," but I do not believe that he is using the term critically...