[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers. The interview with Ms. Quinn was conducted by Miriam Ruff on May 15, 2019, and is divided into two parts. You can read Part 1 here. It has been lightly edited … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Fiona Quinn, Part 2”
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Authors, Developing Words – Fiona Quinn, Part 1
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers. The interview with Ms. Quinn was conducted by Miriam Ruff on May 15, 2019, and is divided in two parts. It has been lightly edited for length and clarity. AceReader had … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Fiona Quinn, Part 1”
Happy Thanksgiving from the AceReader Family
We, the AceReader blog staff, are taking a week off to prepare for the holiday with our families. We wish you, our readers, a very happy Thanksgiving, filled with good food, great company, and a fantastic selection of books to read this holiday weekend. We’ll have a brand new post for you next Tuesday.
Study Skills Part 8 — Learning Styles — Part 3 of 3
As we’ve discussed over the last two weeks (Learning Styles, Part 1 and Part 2), not everybody learns in the same way, and learning styles are a way of grouping together the basic, common ways in which people learn. Most people, while having a dominant form of learning, still rely on many of the other … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 8 — Learning Styles — Part 3 of 3”
Study Skills Part 7 — Learning Styles — Part 2 of 3
As we discussed last week, not everybody learns in the same way. Learning styles are a way of grouping together the basic, common ways in which people learn. Most people, while having a dominant form of learning, still rely on many of the other techniques to learn and recall information, but none of this is … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 7 — Learning Styles — Part 2 of 3”
Study Skills Part 6 – Learning Styles – Part 1 of 3
Not everybody learns in the same way, and learning styles are a way of grouping together the basic, common ways in which people learn. Most people, while having a dominant form of learning, still rely on many of the other techniques to learn and recall information, but none of this is set in stone — … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 6 – Learning Styles – Part 1 of 3”
Study Skills Part 4 – Taking Notes
Note taking, whether in school or in a job meeting, is a crucial skill. It not only forces you to think about what is being said, but it also serves as material you can review when you want to revisit key topics or details. For the purposes of this blog, we’ll discuss taking notes as … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 4 – Taking Notes”
Study Skills Part 3 – Time Management
Time management is not only a skill that’s important while you’re attending school, but it’s one that carries over in to every aspect of your life. Every day we face an array of schedules, meetings, deadlines, household chores, and a whole host of other events we need to contend with; if we don’t plan our … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 3 – Time Management”
Study Skills Part 1 – How to Develop Your Listening Skills
Listening is more than just hearing – it’s a skill, and one that needs to be developed. While we’re constantly surrounded by people speaking (or deaf people signing), we hear/see them but often don’t take the time to stop and pay attention to what’s being said/signed. Effective listening, though, serves as the foundation of strong relationships, … Continue reading “Study Skills Part 1 – How to Develop Your Listening Skills”
Authors, Developing Words – Philip K. Dick
[Editor’s note: This post is part of a continuing series on how writers craft words to express their ideas and to connect with readers.] “Philip K. Dick has been given many labels over the years and as his work has become more known since his death. He used the science fiction genre as an outlet … Continue reading “Authors, Developing Words – Philip K. Dick”