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Stay Organized With My Due Date Spreadsheet — Free Printable
It is crucial to start the semester strong with a consistent method of tracking assignments. I started using a Due Date Spreadsheet in my first semester of college and it has helped me tremendously. It is so easily adapted that I think it can work for anyone!
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13 Essential School Supplies for College | School Supply List for College Students
Here’s what you REALLY need to set yourself up to make the Dean’s List this semester.
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9 Items I Keep On my Desk While Working From Home | Productivity Tools for Remote Workers and Freelancers
I’ve found these tools to be essential to productive study sessions and effective work habits at home.
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5 Pages You Need to Have On Your Blog | Pages Every Blogger Really Needs on Their Site
Whether you’re new to blogging or a seasoned online influencer, here are five pages you actually need on your blog.
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5 Things I Wasn’t Prepared for When I Started My Freelance Business
Take it from someone who learned the hard way.
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A Professional Editor’s Favorite Journals and Planners — 5 Notebooks I Use Every Day
As a freelance writer and editor, these are my five favorite notebooks, journals, and planners—the ones I use on a daily basis and simply can’t live without.
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15 Questions You Should Ask The Landlord Before Signing A Lease
Before signing a lease on your shiny new apartment, here are 15 questions you’ll want to get answers to.
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5 Easy Ways To Add Words To Your Blog Post
Whether you’re a solo blogger working on a personal essay or a copywriter looking to bulk up your latest assignment, read on for five strategies to help you add length to your blog post.
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5 Things I Did to Maintain Straight-A Grades in College While Working 60+ Hours Per Week
Allow me to share my secrets!
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What Is Media Bias? | 5 Questions To Help You Identify Bias in a News Story
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my five years working in media, it’s that journalists are only human. And humans, as many researchers argue, are inherently biased.
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Hey there! I’m Michelle—but my friends call me Shelly.
I’m a 20-something professional writer and editor who’s been blogging here since 2016 about everything from how to ace your college English class to how to be productive while working from home—and all about my life in small town USA. Thanks for stopping by! Keep reading ➔
5 PAGES YOU NEED TO HAVE ON YOUR BLOG | PAGES EVERY BLOGGER REALLY NEEDS
Whether you’re new to blogging or a seasoned online influencer, here are five pages you actually need on your blog. Read more ➔
STAY ORGANIZED WITH MY DUE DATE SPREADSHEET (WITH FREE PRINTABLE)
It’s crucial to start the semester strong with a consistent method of tracking assignments. This Due Date Spreadsheet is completely free to download! Read more ➔
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