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Summary

The webpage outlines seven tools that can enhance the impact of writing by providing resources for research, idea generation, and vocabulary enhancement.

Abstract

The article emphasizes the importance of substantiating written content with credible sources to make it more compelling for readers. It introduces tools such as Google Advanced Search, Google Scholar, Hubspot Idea Generator, Power Thesaurus, Internet Archive, Google Books, and Amazon Kindle, each offering unique features to aid writers in researching, generating ideas, and refining their language. The tools cater to various aspects of writing, from academic research to creative inspiration, and are accessible to writers of all levels. The article also suggests that incorporating diverse multimedia resources can enrich the writing process and final output.

Opinions

  • The author, Timothy Key, implies that unsupported writing may lack credibility and impact, likening it to "a body without a backbone."
  • The use of external sources, such as books, internet articles, and scholarly journals, is advocated to meet publication guidelines and resonate with readers.
  • Google Advanced Search is praised for its precision in narrowing down research based on specific criteria.
  • Google Scholar is recommended for its extensive database of academic papers and research, particularly useful for science-backed topics.
  • The Hubspot Idea Generator is presented as a solution for writer's block, offering a multitude of titles based on a single keyword.
  • Power Thesaurus is highlighted as a valuable resource for finding synonyms and antonyms, helping to avoid word repetition and enhance vocabulary.
  • Internet Archive is noted for its vast collection of multimedia resources, providing global insights and perspectives on various topics.
  • Google Books and Amazon Kindle are both endorsed for their convenience in accessing a wide range of literature for research purposes.
  • The author suggests that multimedia platforms like YouTube, National Geographic, and television channels can serve as quick sources of inspiration and information.
  • The article concludes by encouraging writers to explore and utilize these tools to discover new ideas and improve their writing.

7 tools to use that will make your writing more impacting to readers.

“Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.” — Lisa see.

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Every content writing piece was written for the audience on whichever topic needs support from an external source or argument by a recognized source to get considered by the publication which you have submitted your draft and will impact more on reader’s minds while reading it out your story till the end.

If your writing didn’t supported by any source it may be considered without false as in this case your story be like” a body without a backbone” . And if your article is lacking a science-backed, philosophy, and theory supporting proof in content as by the publication guidelines then it might get rejected by the publication as it will not impact much to the readers.

Any topic is taken from for writing the story whether its from Business, mental health, productivity, personal growth, Freelancing, Money, and science needs a perfect argument from legal source weather from books, internet, scholars, journals, university-issued articles, etc.

Here is some useful tools to be used while writing your impacting piece for the audience prescribed by Kelly Gardiner — author in her blog post on google. Google with billions of worldwide users also has its extension tools to advance deep research in a chosen topic. And other useful tools are also mentioned here which is very easy to gain knowledge from.

Have a look:

Google Advance search.

It’s a great extension of a google search engine to deepen your research in a particular topic by a particular topic which the writer wanted to explore related to the topic.

Its various column Provides many options from advance search to give more precise keywords like:

* All these words needed

  • Exact words/Phrases to search
  • choice in words
  • none of these words in the search
  • numbers

And this tool will narrow down your search in the fields of Language, region, update time, site /domain name, terms used in (URL, title, page, links), safe search guarantee, Type of file whether in PDF’s or Ms, usage right( free to use or licensed).

It extremely easy to use and free if you know the right information about the search you wanted to get.

Click on the link to the site.

Google scholar.

The Different professional ways to search in-depth on any topic and it provides resources like a conference paper, research by the professors , articles with membership in any library with help on the internet.

It’s very useful for the content needed academics research in the fields of humanities, science, and commerce, etc. Also gives new update related to the searched topic.

Science-backed topics like Mental health, animals, Medicine, a disease with proven research are available by the university scholars and doctorates.Here is the link to the site.

Worldcat organisation and wolfram alpha also provide a variety of research related E-books, articles, journals, etc by experts and scholars on the sites.

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Hub spot Idea Generator.

It is a free tool to get new ideas/topics related to one entered word. just after entering one word, you will receive many titles directly and indirectly to the word entered. can support you in writer’s bloc’s situation.

You can only enter 5 words into the search space and it will introduce you with 5 titles if you are using it free. After entering of personal information like of company and mobile number you get 250 topics for 1 entered noun.

It can help new writers in exploring new ideas and overcoming writer’s bloc.

click here to visit the site.

Power Thesaurus.

Writing tools that will help you in exploring new and precise words to your story that will impact editors and readers. It’s the part of the same site dictionary.com and much beneficial for quality content writers. You will get many synonyms and opposites on one word used on this tool.

Help in using exact and balanced words into your writing piece that will avoid repetition of one word and boring sentences in the article. Also boosts your vocabulary and formatting for sentences in the long run.

Link to the site.

Internet Archive.

Stay updated on every topic from any corner of the world with just having an Internet connection. Information provided in the form of Audio, Video, digital libraries of different countries like America are available here, Data, Images, Films, TV, etc.

You can watch movies, listen to audios and videos from all over the world on the different topic son which you are writing such as personal development, spirituality, culture, etc by sitting on the couch with comfort.

click here to try the site.

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Google Books and Amazon kindle.

With Google books, you can get any book related to your topic which you want to read for quality writing or have to read as a resource. By scrolling down the page you can read the content and buy it if needed as a pdf.

Kindle is very comfortable and affordable to read any book or novel by any author or writer worldwide at any place on your screen without physically buying the book.

Kindle tablets are very much prescribed for reading books on screens comfortably at any place of your choice whether at your home or on vacations. It’s a great experience on the tablet as you can adjust the lights, Size of the page, Blue-light mode which suite your eyes and you can read without any interruption.

Amazon kindle monthly subscription is of just $12.99 in which a person can read any book. As content supported by a book or novels and will impact editors in a good way.

Others:

Youtube: For a quick review, you can use youtube which is the easiest way to explore new content by different people, experts, and experienced before writing it down.

National Geographic: It’s my favorite source to choose from as it is a site, a channel, a magazine, which will able to update you with exciting content, places, colorful culture, Life, animals, people, History, etc.

Television: channels like TLC, Discovery, BBC, History TV, animal planet, and may more to get different ideas of writing.

Newspapers and magazines: Magazines like Forbes, National Geographic, Vogue and newspapers like a business insider, Washington post can be used regularly.

Overview:

Mentioned tools can be used in many ways and for many topics, it depends on your choice and mind that which type of source is much relevant for your story platform.

What are you waiting for, Go and use these tools to discover new ideas for your article.

Thanks, Timothy Key

Writing
Freelancing
Personal Development
Productivity
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