Dictionary/Thesaurus Merriam-Webster Word Hippo This has some great word finder tools – However, be sure you fully understand the meaning of any words you use General Writing Tools Hemmingway App This tool is a great ‘all around’ checker to help improve writing skills. It checks for things like passive voice, readability and fluff Inkforall This […]
Year: 2022
Productivity Method: The Eisenhower Matrix
Many of us make a to-do list in order to help keep organized and get our work done on time. But, sometimes it’s hard to determine what to work on first, especially when there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done. However, with effective prioritization, it’s easy to increase productivity and ensure […]
Always Delete and Retype Words That You Misspell
CrewMachine and most writing tools have spell checkers, even phones have a spell check. But, spell check isn’t foolproof and can make mistakes. Plus, getting into the habit of deleting misspelled words and retyping them will help to improve your spelling and learn to spell those words you find you misspell a lot. So, whenever […]
eZu Newsletter September 2022
Issue: 16 September 2022 The eZu newsletter connects with our CrewMachine crowd. The CrewMachine network includes thousands of people around the globe, working in 12 languages. Every issue […]
August 2022
Issue: 15 August 2022 The eZu newsletter connects with our CrewMachine crowd. The CrewMachine network includes thousands of people around the globe, working in 12 languages. Every issue […]
Productivity Method. The Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro technique is a popular productivity or time management method that’s used by millions of people. It’s an ideal choice if you: Procrastinate Get overwhelmed easily Find it difficult to focus on one task at a time Find that small distractions derail your entire day Work past the point of optimal productivity Have a […]
First, Second or Third Person
Be Aware of Your Point of View No matter what type of content we are writing, point of view is vitally important. Most of our clients prefer none to minimum first person, and the creative brief should let you know whether you should be writing in second or third person. So, make sure to check […]
Productivity Method: Eat the Frog
Many of us overestimate how much we can get done in a day, but often underestimate what we can get done in a year. So, in order to achieve our daily, weekly or yearly goals without getting overwhelmed, we need to develop habits that allow us to be more positive and productive. This is where […]
Transition words help link two sentences or paragraphs together by providing context that helps readers link the information. They also provide organization and structure to a piece,making it easier to read and understand. Words and phrases such as, similarly, furthermore, in order to and as a result help to show the relationship between your ideas […]
eZu Newsletter July 2022
Issue: 14 July 2022 The eZu newsletter connects with our CrewMachine crowd. The CrewMachine network includes thousands of people around the globe, working in 12 languages. Every issue […]