Get a Good Laugh With Misplaced Modifiers
Did your mom ever call out the entire list of your siblings’ or pets’ names before getting to yours? I…
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Subject/Verb Disagreement No More!
I cringe every time my two-year-old son brings me a toy proclaiming that “it don’t work,” not only because he…
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Generic Words To Retire
My high school creative writing teacher (a shout out to Ms. Grant!) once told me to stay away from the…
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Avoiding Sexist Language in Writing
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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Commonly Confused Words: Compliment or Complement?
We’re back trying to unravel the complexities of commonly confused words. Do you have trouble correctly using complement vs. compliment? What about…
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What Is a Comma Splice and Why Should You Care?
Before I embarked on the glamorous, jewel-encrusted life of a freelance writer, I taught college English for close to a…
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Fear Not: You Can Become a Better Speller!
Misspelling words can be embarrassing, especially when you do something comical like swap an O for a U in the…
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Is It Grammar or Grammer?
Have you ever found yourself scratching your head over whether it’s “grammar” or “grammer”? You’re not alone! Spelling can be…
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How To Correctly Use AP (And APA) Style Title Case
After spending time and energy coming up with the perfect title for your article, blog post or story, do you really…
