by Nicole Bianchi | Nov 12, 2014 | Books, Writing
The seventeenth century writer Ben Johnson once observed, “For a man to write well, there are required three necessaries. To read the best authors, observe the best speakers: and much exercise of his own style.” Johnson’s words emphasize that if we...
by Nicole Bianchi | Oct 31, 2014 | Creativity, Productivity, Writing
My parents recently surprised me with a wonderful gift: a beautiful leather office chair. Though I do all of my writing on my laptop (it’s easy to carry around so I can create a workspace nearly anywhere), I have found that I am much more productive when...
by Nicole Bianchi | Oct 21, 2014 | Creativity
I have a confession to make: I’m obsessed with to-do lists. Writing up a list of everything I need to accomplish for the day makes me feel organized and in control. And, of course, it helps me meet deadlines and finish important projects. But sometimes I become...
by Nicole Bianchi | Oct 6, 2014 | Foreign Language, Productivity, Study Tips, Time Management
It’s easy to set goals. Sometimes it’s even easy taking those initial steps towards achieving them. Maybe we want to learn to play an instrument so we buy a guitar and sign up for lessons. The first few days are fun, but somehow life gets in the way, and...
by Nicole Bianchi | Sep 30, 2014 | Videos, Writing
Book reports are one of the most common essays assigned in school. By writing a book report, you practice outlining, summarizing, using descriptive words, and presenting your opinion. You also strengthen your reading comprehension and assure your teacher that you...
by Nicole Bianchi | Sep 25, 2014 | Inspiration, Productivity
It has long been argued that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the most brilliant child musical prodigy who ever lived. At five years old, he could already play multiple instruments, had begun composing his own pieces, and was performing in the royal courts of Europe....
by Nicole Bianchi | Sep 16, 2014 | Creativity, Productivity, Writing
If you want to become a successful novelist or painter or musician, it doesn’t happen overnight. Many different factors are necessary including hard work, practice, and dedication. When reading about the lives of several famous writers, I discovered another...
by Nicole Bianchi | Jul 14, 2014 | Videos, Writing
Learning how to outline and write a five-paragraph essay will equip you with the skills necessary for writing any kind of essay or article: book reviews, persuasive essays, opinion pieces, and much more. Indeed, the five-paragraph essay contains the building blocks...
by Nicole Bianchi | Apr 30, 2014 | Education, Videos, Writing
Pop quiz. What’s the most important part of an essay? Answer: The thesis statement. What’s one of the most difficult parts of an essay to write? Answer: The thesis statement. Well, not anymore. In today’s episode of the new Writing Ninjas video...
by Nicole Bianchi | Jan 31, 2014 | Creativity, Productivity, Writing
I hope all you fellow scholars have been enjoying the New Year! Looking back, 2013 was a fun and exciting year here at Inkwell Scholars. I published the first post on this blog on March 4 shortly after releasing the Inkwell Scholars eBook 31 Best Writing Prompts (join...
