When “Where” Should Be “In Which”
Writers are so used to using the word where in a general sense that I imagine many don’t stop to think…
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Each Writer Should Correct Their Own Grammar
Dreading to deal with the ubiquitous “their,” let’s just get it over with. It’s become so common for us to…
Learning about Proper Adjectives in a New York Minute
A “proper adjective” does not refer to a correct adjective in a sentence (because there often isn’t just one correct adjective)….
Do Signs Read?
Do you find it a little kooky as I do that we have expressions like “the sign said . ….
Which to Use—Which or That?
These two words are often used incorrectly, and it’s not too hard to understand when you want that instead of…
The Reason Why Is Because
This is something I really didn’t learn until years into my writing, but now I’m keenly aware of it. Because…
Are You Likely or Apt to Read This?
Here are four words that are often confused: apt, likely, prone, liable. Their differences are a bit subtle, but they…
Some More Confusables
Here are some more confusing pairs of words that you might want to jot down in your notebook. In these…
Act First, Talk Later
Here’s something I see a lot in manuscripts and although it’s not a strict rule, it’s just something to consider…
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