6 Writing Tips from Xlibris Author Donald Wilson II – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Making strides with his recent literary achievements, Xlibris author Donald Wilson II deserves a spot here on the Xlibris Blog. His debut Xlibris book, Cross Roads, has won several book awards that have further broadened the list of Xlibris authors’ accomplishments. We congratulate this up-and-coming author and share with you his six tips to better […]

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IBM Computer System Able To Detect Writing Tone

by Thomas McKinley

Your words are treasures that you share to your readers. As a writer, however, you have to choose carefully what to share, lest your words come across contrary to your intended message. IBM has developed a question answering computer system called Watson Tone Analyzer that uses “linguistic analysis to detect and interpret emotional, social, and […]

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Steven Pinker’s 6 Tips To Becoming a Better Writer – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Much has been said about the tricks of the trade in writing. Just how are these 6 tips by renowned Canadian-born American psychologist Steven Pinker any different? These guidelines are formulated based on how the brain works, thereby exploring the science—not just the art of writing. Named as one of the “top 100 most eminent […]

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Study Shows Love Best Expressed in Writing

by Thomas McKinley

“The times they are a-changin,” said Bob Dylan in his classic 60s hit song. And this seems true in the way we communicate in the Internet age. When it comes to showing or professing your love to someone, a 2015 study published by the Computers in Human Behavior journal suggests that putting it in writing […]

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