Franklin - Writing Games 3.9.2

Franklin offers an engaging platform for honing your writing skills, catering to both career-driven professionals and students alike. Drawing inspiration from reputable literary works such as 'On Writing Well' and 'The Elements of Style', Franklin gamifies the learning process, encouraging users to master essential writing principles through interactive exercises.

FEATURES

• Rapidly enhance various forms of writing, including blog posts, emails, reports, and proposals.
• Participate in hands-on activities based on key concepts extracted from esteemed writing guides like 'On Writing Well' and 'The Elements of Style'.
• Explore elements such as conciseness, directness, consistency, and transitions to elevate the effectiveness of your writing.
• Access over 200 exercises tailored to reinforce more than 20 fundamental writing principles.

AVOID COMMON MISTAKES

• Differentiating between "due to" and "because of".
• Understanding the nuances between "less" and "fewer".
• Applying the correct usage of "lie" versus "lay".
• Navigating hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes effectively.
• Mastering proper comma usage.

By engaging with Franklin, users can rectify these common errors and enhance their overall writing proficiency significantly.

BASED ON PRINCIPLES FROM ACCLAIMED WRITING BOOKS

• 'On Writing Well' by William Zinsser
• 'The Elements of Style' by William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White
• 'The Lively Art of Writing' by Lucile Vaughan Payne
• 'The Writer's Portable Mentor' by Priscilla Long

Franklin pays homage to the lessons imparted in renowned literary works while infusing fun and practicality into the learning process, mirroring the transformative journey of Benjamin Franklin.

The brainchild of Dr. Kevin Huang, Franklin stems from a realization he had during his academic tenure at Carnegie Mellon University and in the tech sector. Recognizing the integral role writing proficiency played in the success of esteemed individuals across various domains, Franklin emerged as a solution to bridge the gap in formal education pertaining to high-quality writing practices.

In a world where effective communication underscores professional success, mastering the art of writing is paramount. Franklin endeavors to democratize access to these essential principles, ensuring that individuals at all stages can refine their craft and elevate their written communication prowess.