Simple Writing for a Complex Audience
As a writer, you might feel like you should try to impress your audience with poetic vocabulary and advanced structure. Naturally, you want your piece to be creative so that …
Grammar
How to Use Uncommon Symbols
Several of the symbols on your keyboard are generally excluded from AP style entirely and should be avoided in any scenario outside of quoted material and proper nouns. These would fall into the category of “special symbols” that should almost always be omitted from your articles.
Building Blocks of Grammar
Textbroker’s Comprehensive Guide to Grammar and Style in 2018
Grammar Breakdown: Clauses
What is a clause? A clause is a part of a sentence that consists of one or more words. Knowing how to string these clauses together is imperative for authors …
The Ultimate Guide to Active and Passive Voice
Whether you’re new to the world of professional writing or you’ve been freelancing for years, you’ve probably heard lectures about passive and active voice. At Textbroker, you’ll even find the words “Use active voice” bolded in the instructions of many managed clients. But what does that actually mean, and why does passive voice get such a bad rap?