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Writing with Confidence

Hi everyone, welcome to Writing with Confidence.


I'm Samantha Keogh, founder of Locked in Language. This is a space dedicated to helping anyone, at any stage of life, master the art of written communication. I tutor university students at all levels and coach business writers, particularly entrepreneurs who want to handle their own marketing communications with skill and confidence. My focus is on practical writing skills to equip you with the necessary tools to write with confidence, no matter your starting level of proficiency. 

 

My weekly blog goes live every Wednesday and will cover an array of academic and business writing context, and I’d love to hear from you. Topic suggestions and questions are always welcome so if there’s something you’d like me to address, drop me a line at lockedinlanguage@gmail.com.

To find out more about me, visit the About page.

Conducting research without falling into the Google rabbit hole
If you’re new to research, finding your initial sources can tricky. You sit down with your instructions and a vague idea of your research question and, obviously, open Google. You type in a few words related to your topic and, 45 minutes later, you'...
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Procrastination: 5 things students do to avoid writing essays
“I’ll start immediately. In just a minute. Once I’ve had a snack, made a cup of coffee and done some research on YouTube.” This could be the voice of any student starting a new essay. And I’ll confess, it’s been me several times.    As we ...
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Proofreading to secure the highest marks
Great writing isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how polished it feels. In this blog, I’ve unpacked 15 practical proofreading techniques to enhance your academic writing quickly and effectively. Whether you’re working on essays, research pape...
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Ace your exam essays, even when you're under pressure
Exam essays don't have to feel like a free fall. Whether you blank out the moment you sit down or struggle to finish in time, the good news is that writing under pressure is a skill you can improve. In this post, I break down practical strategi...
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The five part essay structure that words every time.
In this issue of Writing with Confidence, we’ll unpack the five-part essay structure which can be used for most essays, across all subjects, during your high school and university studies.   Whether you're writing a term assignment or sitting a...
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Sentence Structure: the bumps along the path to great sentences
In this week's Writing with Confidence blog, we’ll be looking at sentence structure and the most common errors students make while completing academic assignments.   As a student you are probably either finalising assignments before the end of ...
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