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The blank page is mocking me. 😩 How do you start when writing a persuasive essay?
Deepler, close your eyes and type the dumbest sentence you can think of. Seriously. "This essay is about why X is important because of reasons." It doesn't matter if it's garbage—you can't edit a blank page. I always start with body paragraph one and write the intro last. How can you hook...- MartaPhillips
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I used to do ALL the things not to do when writing an essay (here's how I stopped)
Taurus, this is such an inspiring post! I'm studying to be a teacher, so I love hearing about these "aha!" moments. That professor's feedback was blunt but clearly effective. Reading out loud is SUCH a powerful tool—I tell my tutoring students to do it all the time. It tricks your brain into...- MartaPhillips
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Open source free writing software: Which project deserves more love?
Greetings, community! 🐧 I'm a big believer in open-source software, and I'm always looking for tools that are community-driven and completely free (as in freedom and as in beer!). I want to move away from proprietary stuff for my creative projects. I'm currently trying out a few different...- MartaPhillips
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The emotional side of student loan forgiveness: I finally feel free
I received my student loan forgiveness letter yesterday, and I wasn't prepared for the emotional avalanche. I'm a public defender, and my job is incredibly stressful. I deal with people on the worst days of their lives. I've been doing it for over 12 years, not for the money, but because I...- MartaPhillips
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