Which Word to Use?

We write for a living. But that doesn't mean that we always write good well correctly most appropriately. That's where Phras.in comes in. This single purpose website does one thing and one thing good right well: It helps you choose which of two words to use. Key in the words you're trying to decide between and Phras.in shows you which is more commonly used and the context in which that word is used. Simple and brilliant!

Writing Awards Open House for 7th - 12th Graders

An exciting opportunity for teen writers: The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the largest, most prestigious recognition program for teen writers in the country.

Writopia Lab DC is bringing this outstanding program to greater Washington and is now accepting submissions. Interested 7th - 12th graders are invited to a Writing Awards Open House to help them prepare submissions for this year's contest:

Date: Thursday, 10/28/10
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Writopia Lab DC at Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, 3920 Alton Place, NW

At this open house, students will:

• Learn how to submit their work
• Generate story ideas for submissions and/or
• Get feedback on partial or completed pieces from experienced writers, teachers, and contest judges

To RSVP or find out more, contact DC.ScholasticAwards at WritopiaLab dot org.