Derek Bruce

Derek Bruce has interests in many diverse subjects, including gardening, electric vehicles, creative writing and science fiction. "Words are all we really have to describe our Universe!" Derek Bruce Bio

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How Many Sentences Are In A Paragraph? Is Your Paragraph The Best Of Paragraphs?

by Derek Bruce
August 24, 2022October 28, 2022

Answer to ‘How Many Sentences Are In A Paragraph? As a general rule of thumb there are 3 to 7 sentences in a paragraph. Each sentence can have 10 to 20 words on average. The average paragraph length is 100 words.

How Long Does It Take To Write 500 Words?

by Derek Bruce
August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

As a general rule of thumb it will take about 15 minutes to write 500 words for the average writer using a word processor, or 20… Read More »

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Hook Sentence Examples For Essays and Research Papers

by Derek Bruce
August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

You’ve probably heard of hook sentence generators, but have you ever wondered if they really work? We’ll look at two popular hook sentence generators, and answer the… Read More »

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Do You Use a Capital Letter After Semicolon?

by Derek Bruce
August 21, 2022September 14, 2022

As a general rule, don’t use a capital letter after semicolon; there’s no need unless the first word is a proper noun. Proper nouns always need capital letters, whether they follow a colon or not.

How to Use Full Stop Comma Correctly

by Derek Bruce
August 21, 2022August 21, 2022

How do you use commas and full stops (periods)? The comma symbol represents a pause. It is important to remember that commas should be used correctly. It… Read More »

After Comma Capital Letter or Small?

by Derek Bruce
August 20, 2022September 11, 2022

Capitalizing after commas – capital letter or small? After commas, you need to think about if you need to capitalize a word. Proper names, such… Read More »

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How Long Is A Short Story? How Long Can A Short Story Be?

by Derek Bruce
August 20, 2022September 1, 2022

A short story is a more concise form of literature that can contain less 5,000 words. A novel can be any length and contain as many words as the author deems necessary to tell their story in full detail.

61 Children Horror Books For 2022

by Derek Bruce
August 20, 2022August 20, 2022

There’s a strong tradition of writing scary stories for children. Why? Kids love to be scared (if not too much!)

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50 Popular Books For Third Graders 2022

by Derek Bruce
August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

50 Popular books for Third Graders who love reading Fly on the Wall By Remy LaiCity Spies By James PontiArtemis Fowl By Eoin ColferJames and… Read More »

How to Write a Children’s Book Template

by Derek Bruce
August 19, 2022August 19, 2022

A children’s book template is a perfect tool for a writer of picture books. These templates are designed to make the process easier for both you and… Read More »