Recent content by Laura

Wella, this is such a great breakdown! 🙏 I've been mixing these up for years. Your analogy makes total sense: voice is the instrument, tone is the music it's playing. Definitely going to be more intentional about this in my own writing now.

Goben, this is a common challenge and you're handling it with care! The singular "they" is grammatically correct and widely accepted, but clarity matters. Here's how to fix those ambiguous moments: Use the character's name strategically. In your example: "Alex went to the park with their...

Chery, your "starting from zero" feeling is totally normal, but the Texas job market is incredibly welcoming to newcomers. Here's your game plan: 1. Leverage Your University Resources: Your school's Handshake portal is your secret weapon. It's where employers specifically targeting your...

I had a realization the other day that made me laugh out loud in the library (and got me some weird looks, oops 😂). I was stressing over a 4-page philosophy paper that was due in two days. I had zero time and zero motivation. I was about to go buy my usual coping mechanism – a $7 fancy latte and...