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Author: Julia Tomiak

I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
Improving vocabulary

What you should know about “boilerplate”

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Boilerplate refers to unoriginal text. But how did we get this curious term? The Word Nerd explains.

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What you need to know about ChatGPT

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

ChatGPT is here, and we need to understand this new tool so we can use it wisely.

Improving vocabulary

Do you know what skeevy means?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

My kid introduced me to another great word... skeevy. Yeah, it kinda means what it sounds like.

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Great content for when you are stuck at home sick

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Stuck home sick? I've got some ideas to help you pass the time.

Improving vocabulary

What you need to know about “gaslighting”

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Now that I understand what gaslighting means, I'm concerned I've witnessed it. Here's what you need to know.

Improving vocabulary/Who I Am

Celebrating a “scuffed Christmas” won’t get us down!

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you are preparing for a scuffed, or not as expected, Christmas, you aren't a alone. And it's okay.

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I believe in the power of words, and I like helping people find interesting and inspiring words to read. Follow me for tips on grammar, word etymology, what books to read, and more. Member SCBWI.

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