Why You Should Give Good Evaluations and Recommendations for Friends
Why don’t we give good reviews freely, even though it’s free?… Continue Reading
Charlottesville Shows Why We Need English Majors in Leadership
This weekend, we saw a horrifying scene in Charlottesville, Virginia. If we want to prevent future tragedies like Charlottesville, we need empathetic leaders like English majors.… Continue Reading
A Call to English Majors: Please Become Serious Professionals. We Need Your Ethics.
Studying English isn’t like other majors (except maybe Art). You don’t spend your time thinking, “How am I going to get hired by Google doing what I’m doing?” Nor do you think, “How rich will this make me?”
Instead, English majors tend to be more focused on understanding the human experience. That makes us more accountable.… Continue Reading
Lessons from Elon Musk’s (former) assistant who asked for a raise
There’s a story going around about Elon Musk’s assistant who asked for a raise. After a two week test, she was fired. Here’s what we can learn.… Continue Reading
Scam Alert: This “Freelance Writing” Site is a Fraud
Want to earn $10,000 per month as a freelance writer? Imagine it: sipping iced tea on the balcony, computer on your lap, while you get paid thousands to write web content for some of the world’s most exciting companies. You can work from anywhere! And the best part? Even brand-new writers can make five-figure incomes every month from the comfort of their own homes! (Or, can they?)… Continue Reading
Learn What Makes a Great Editor by Reverse Engineering This Blog Post
Like writing, professional editing is a broad term that actually encompasses many different types of work. However, editing is different in that it’s essentially invisible. A well-edited blog post, book, or other document allows the writer’s strengths to shine – not draw attention to the editing itself. Since great editing is so hard to identify, how can English majors learn how to become a good editor?… Continue Reading
“Writer’s Block Isn’t Real,” Says This Prolific Author
Does writer’s block exist?
Prolific writer and marketing guru Seth Godin doesn’t think so. And I agree with him.… Continue Reading
Take Grammar Snobbery to the Next Level With This New App (And Edit Your Friends’ Texts)
Are you a grammar snob? Do you derive pleasure in correcting misplaced commas, run-on sentences, and other errors most people can’t even see? Do you feel rage when forced to read terrible grammar in text messages?
If so, you’re going to love this new sticker pack.… Continue Reading
Why We Relaunched This Site
I wanted to write and share what we’ve been creating for you. We’ve taken a step back to evaluate how The English Major’s Guide (formerly Proofwriting) can better prepare English majors (like you) to have a great career.
More importantly, we wanted to determine why we are working to create the best career prep resource in the world for English majors.
Today, I’d like to share some of the things we’ve created, what’s coming next, and how you can benefit.… Continue Reading
Why Oprah’s Five-Hour Rule is Essential for English Majors Who Want Good Jobs
Writers need to stand out. It’s hard to get a job when you’re writing blends into the array of bloggers on the web. How do you set your writing above the rest? The secret is “The 5 Hour Rule”.… Continue Reading