How to Write a Great Thesis | Thesis Structure & Purpose
So, how do you write a great thesis? According to Keen University, “A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes the difference between a thoughtful research project and a simple retelling of facts.” Essentially, a good thesis is the key factor within your essay or […]
Tips on how to Improve your Written Vocabulary: A Time to Get Sharper
Do you want to sharpen your vocabulary? One of the necessary tools that you will need to help you to present your ideas clearly to your readers is a developing a rich vocabulary mine. The reason is that you can be a sharp student with perfect researching skills, but without sufficient vocabulary to express your […]
10 tips on how to do your homework on time
Homework. It’s a necessary thing in life and it’s usually not ever fun. Learning how to do your homework on time is a skill that will take you from school age, right though university or college and beyond – into your working years. Everyone has to learn to work to deadlines, this leads to a […]
7 reasons each student should write
As students, we often look at academic writing as a tedious task. Deadlines, professor’s strict requirements together with writer’s block can turn your routine into a nightmare. How often do you write something that has nothing to do with assignments? The sad truth is that most of students (especially those who hate writing) find this […]
How beginner writers can approach a writing topic when they are new to the subject matter
If you’re a beginner writer and you have a writing topic to tackle that you find overwhelming, you are not alone! Whether you’re creating an essay, a writing piece, a creative work or other type of writing task, there are times when we often feel that we’re in “over our heads” when it comes to […]
How to Become a Successful Guest Blogger
Are you hoping to work as a guest blogger? Whether you are a blogger or website owner, you have a lot to gain from posting valuable content on other people’s websites. Guest blogging enables you to expand your audience and establish solid relationships, build authority, create high quality backlinks, and discover new business opportunities. Despite […]
How to Create a Writing Plan For Any Type of Writing Task
Believe it or not, a writing plan is easy to create. Whatever your writing assignment is, it can be difficult to get started. One of the biggest problems people encounter is learning how to properly structure their writing so that it makes sense, and gets their point across. Whether you’re tasked with writing case studies, […]
How Do I Become a Better Writer, Fast?
Do you want to become a better writer? Writing is not easy, let’s face it. There’s often a perception that just because most people can do it, that it shouldn’t be too challenging. After all, it’s one of the very first things we learn at school, right? You’d think that putting together coherent, interesting text […]
How to teach your children essay writing in 5 steps
When you sit down to teach your children essay writing you might not initially know where to begin. Essay writing is the cornerstone of any education and half or more of the subjects your kids are likely to tackle in their school lifetime will require essay writing skills. Writing tips for kids are something that […]
Realising your dream of being a writer (infographic)
Realising your dream of being a writer is something that you may have been thinking about for some time. Our dreams speak volumes about us as people. Sometimes they are laden with symbols and messages, but other times they point in the direction we are meant to go. For one of my readers, that dream […]
7 Social Media Trends for 2016 That All Writers Should Know About
How on top of social media trends are you? If you’re a writer, chances are you’ll be keen to promote your online presence, whether you have a freelancing business, eBook to sell, blog or copywriting career. Social media is constantly developing and is now an essential part of everyone’s marketing mix, whether you’re a sole […]
Alyce Vayle – My writing portfolio
Published freelance articles in mainstream publications: (Click on any of the pictures to go to the article) The Sydney Morning Herald Mamamia Crikey SEO projects I have been involved with: Blogs and websites I regularly write for: I have experience writing copy for all platforms, […]
The most important blogging trick you need to know
I work fulltime as a copywriter, which means I spend most of my day composing text. I have learned a few tricks on how to make text more readable. Often when I see other writers’ work, I notice two main problems with it. I use Grammarly’s online proofreader because being accurate is very important to me as […]
Radio: Fewer Stars, More Marketing Integration
This post was orignally published on Crikey. Read the full article here. It’s not the same game for radio announcers any more, writes freelance journalist Alyce Vayle. Broadcasters are more concerned about cross-platform integration — but is the sector becoming boring? The value of on-air stars to radio networks is diminishing. The companies that pay the bills […]