Circumlocution at Its Best (or Worst)
I love the word circumlocution. I never really have an opportunity to use it, so I’m creating one here. It…
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Am I Being Redundant or What?
Well, we all speak in redundancies and think nothing of it. Really–how many of us say “close proximity” or “major…
Places to Call to Your Attention
We’re continuing a look at capitalization rules for US standard rules according to The Chicago Manual of Style, which is…
Point Me in the Right Direction
Okay, maybe you’re ready for some tricky rules about capitalization regarding geographic regions. If not, swallow hard and take a…
Don’t Get Cappy Happy
Writers seem to get “cappy” happy (yes, I just made up that term). I often see the most random terms…
Time Is the Topic of the Day
Writers often refer to the time of day in a scene, so it’s good to know when to spell out…
The 100 Percent Solution
If you are writing a technical or scientific paper, you would use the % sign. But in general or nonscientific…
I Wonder, Where Is That Comma?
This is a comma rule that I wasn’t even sure of myself and had to look up! I’ve seen it…
Using Commas, Since They’re Needed
Meaning is everything, and that little comma can really make a big difference in your meaning. I especially pay attention…
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