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Avoiding Sexist Language in Writing
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Recently, my two-year-old son has learned that there is a difference between boys and girls. A few weeks ago, my…
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5 High-Paying Online Writing Jobs From Home
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Remote work offers many benefits, especially to parents and disabled people. Of course, not all online writing jobs from home provide…
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Punctuating Quotations: It’s Like, “Whoa!”
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Here’s the thing about punctuating quotations: The grammar rules for it are not always logical. If you write in British English, it’s…
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Zombie Nouns: What Are Nominalizations?
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What are nominalizations? Well, have you heard of a zombie noun? The phenomenon of turning a verb or clause into…
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How To Use Ellipses
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One of the more commonly misused and overused punctuation marks is the ellipsis. I’ve encountered far too many maddening late-night…
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3 Proofreading and Editing Tips for Writers
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During my entire freelance writing career, I’ve had no choice but to be a self-editor and proofreader. Even with the…
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Why Is the Incorrect Use of Prepositions So Common?
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I could probably wax theoretical for months on why the incorrect use of prepositions is so prevalent, but the best…
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Clearing Up Common Issues With Compound Subjects
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Compared to many grammar concepts, sentence subjects are fairly straightforward, which is something I felt incredibly grateful for after starting…
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What Is a Linking Verb?
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In elementary school, I learned that verbs were the action of a sentence. They are what a person, animal or…