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How to Avoid Grammatical Errors - Misused Words
English words are often misused and abused, but common mistakes can easily be avoided. more...
How to Avoid Grammatical Errors - Using Cases
Editors and readers all have their pet hates. It's impossible to please everyone; however, avoiding the most common writing mistakes will please the majority of readers. more...
How to Avoid Grammatical Errors - Agreement
Editors and readers all have their pet hates. It's impossible to please everyone; however, avoiding the most common writing mistakes will please the majority of readers. more...
How to Punctuate Sentences Simply and Clearly
"I got into my bones the essential structure of the English sentence - which is a noble thing." Winston Churchill more...
How Technology Influences Spelling
Abbreviations and acronyms, in other words, "txtspk" are becoming the common currency of communication. Is being understood more important than being correct? more...
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By:
KC Morgan
Every writer should follow grammar rules, but every writer should also know where to draw the line. Learn more about using prepositions...correctly. more...
Writing With Split Infinitives
By:
KC Morgan
What makes writing bad? Is a freelancer who follows the rules of grammar much more likely to succeed? Do editors really care about split infinitives? more...
The English Language's Most Beautiful Words
By:
Jennifer Copley
Thus far there have been at least two official attempts to generate lists of the most beautiful words in the English language, as well as numerous unofficial selections. more...
Intelligent Words for Eloquent Writing
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Jennifer Copley
The editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries have handpicked 100 words they believe make writers and speakers sound smart when they use them. more...
By:
Jennifer Copley
There are many common words that are frequently misused because they look and sound alike, leading to embarrassing errors in writing. more...
Working With Direct Speech and Quotations
By: Karen Murdarasi
Fitting dialogue into stories and interviews, and quotes into essays and articles, requires specialist knowledge of punctuation. Here are the basics. more...
How to Use the Word "Comprise"
By: Samantha Garner
Is it "comprised" or "comprised of"? Saying "comprised of" is common, though the correct word is "comprised." more...
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