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From assembly line workers to data analysts and pharmacists, AI (artificial intelligence) has managed to seep into a wide range of industries, making many jobs easier, and sometimes taking them over entirely. But surely the cherished art of writing—which relies on creativity, empathy, and our collective human experience in order to thrive—must be immune to this takeover… right? Perhaps not. AI Writing Over the past few years, researchers have started experimenting with AI that can generate text, ranging from fake (and real) news to poetry. By using an algorithm that converts data into narrative news text in real-time, many online publications have already begun to take advantage of AI when it comes to creating content. As this Forbes article explains, Bloomberg News was one of the first to try out this technology using Cyborg, a program that used financial reports to write thousands of business news stories. Meanwhile, The Washington Post is using similar technology, but not ...

Homeschooling can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. The pressure of knowing your children’s education is on your shoulders may weigh heavily on you. But you also enjoy the benefits of having maximum time building a heart connection with them.  Thankfully, in recent years homeschooling has become easier with easier access to more information. Decades ago, homeschooling parents were limited to materials they can buy from bookstores or homeschool conventions; now, with a click of a button, we can easily download a guide or worksheet that we need.  What Is a Homeschool Curriculum? A curriculum is a detailed plan of lessons that you intend to cover throughout the school year. Teachers in public and private schools follow a set curriculum, and as a homeschooling family, having a curriculum helps ensure that you cover everything you need.  Do You Need a Curriculum to Homeschool?  Not all homeschoolers use a curriculum. The need for one depends heavily on the ki...

Many people in places of high influence have important insights to share with the world, but not all of them have the extra time to turn those thoughts into a whole book. Chances are, you’ve probably read a book or two thinking it was all written by the author credited on the front cover, but in reality, the words were artfully strung together by another party—a ghostwriter. What Is a Ghostwriter?  A ghostwriter is essentially someone who writes on behalf of another person. This work can include any written output like speeches, articles, blog posts, web copy, articles, and email newsletters, among others. The company or person that hired the ghostwriter gets the credit for the work.  The ghostwriter will need to learn how to write in the credited author’s voice. This might prove a challenge, but it can also help improve your writing in the long run.  Different ways for the ghostwriter to capture the author’s thoughts and ideas include conducting interviews, transcr...

While a majority of our writing these days might consist of blog posts, work emails, or hastily-typed tweets, that doesn’t mean that basic grammar and punctuation rules just go out the window. In order to effectively express your ideas in writing, you must be committed to learning and sticking to basic grammar rules, including those for capitalization. While most rules affect both oral and written communication, one area that only affects the written form is capitalization: Should you capitalize the seasons? What about holidays? Do you capitalize after a colon?  Find the answers to these questions and more in the list below.  Capitalization Rules  Skip the trap of making grammar errors for the world to see by reviewing these capitalization rules:  1. Do capitalize proper nouns. Let’s review proper and common nouns briefly to avoid confusion.  Nouns refer to people, places, or things. They can be “proper” or “common.” Common nouns are the general names,...

With the rise of remote work and widespread internet access, working from home has become much more common in recent years. While working from home has its obvious perks (like no more stressful commutes!), it also requires some thought about just where and how you’ll be working in your home. Although you could just work from any old desk or even at the kitchen table, setting up a home office can help  minimize distractions and boost your productivity .  How Do You Set Up a Home Office?  Setting up a home office may sound complicated, tempting you to forget about it and just work in whatever part of the house you feel like at any given time. But intentionally setting up your space is a process that will surely pay off once you start working.  A well-planned workspace is an investment for your own health. Research shows that poorly designed daily routines can quickly add up to discomfort and eventually even injuries from sitting too long in a less-than-ideal po...

Did you know that there were 2.5 million homeschoolers in the United States in 2019? Homeschooling has increased in popularity in recent years , growing as much as 8% per year in the U.S.! Until about a decade ago, homeschooling was considered a strange, almost-fanatic alternative to traditional schooling. Movies often portrayed homeschoolers as weirdos or misfits, further solidifying this belief. However, homeschooling has since become much more mainstream, becoming the fastest-growing method of education in the U.S., while also growing steadily around the world.  What Is Homeschooling?  Homeschooling is educating one’s child or children at home, as opposed to sending them to traditional public or private schools. The reasons why families choose to homeschool vary. Some of the most common reasons include: Wanting an individualized learning experience for their child(ren) Feeling dissatisfied with the standards of the public school system Instilling specific values, ...

A company without a vision statement does not have a clear direction, and people without clear direction tend to go through life easily affected by every wind that blows.  In this article, we will show you how to make a vision statement for your business, as well as for your personal life.  What Is a Good Vision Statement? A vision statement describes the future state that an organization or a person wants to reach. It serves to motivate and excite the employees about the progress that the group will make over time.  Note that a vision statement is different from a mission statement. Whereas the vision statement shows the future description of the company’s status, the mission statement describes what an organization does and what makes it different from others in the same field.  In short, the vision describes “what” the company will be, while the mission describes “how” it will get there. As you will see from the examples in the next section, a good vision s...