What’s a Minced Oath? It’s Time to Learn!
February 26th is also known as 'For Pete's Sake Day,' an annual, though not well-known event to celebrate the minced oath.
‘Completely Destroyed?’ Destroyed is Enough!
The other day, one of my colleagues at the real job caught a script about a house fire that contained...
A While or Awhile?
Should you use 'a while' or 'awhile'? Yes, the two look alike and have nearly the same definition, but they aren't interchangeable.
All Ready or Already?
When choosing between all ready or already, you have to remember that while they look alike, they have very different meanings.
The Story Behind the Phrase, ‘There’s Something Rotten in Denmark’
When there's something suspicious, why do blame it on 'something rotten in Denmark'? It turns out William Shakespeare is to blame!
Why Grammar Enthusiasts Hate the Word ‘Literally’
There's nothing wrong with the word 'literally,' except for its outrageous overuse these days. (And the fact that most instances are misuses!)
‘Hamberders’? Proofreading Matters…Even on Social Media
The latest typo from President Donald Trump, 'hamberders' instead of 'hamburgers,' prompts a question: is it really so hard to proofread before you post?
It’s ‘Try To,’ Not ‘Try And’
One of the biggest pet peeves for those of us who edit others' writings is an expression that people never seem to get right: it begins with 'try and.'
10 Grammar Disputes I Might Have Settled in 2018
Every time you turn around, there are new grammar disputes in which people argue about how something should or shouldn't be said.
New Year, Old Rule About Capitalization and the Apostrophe
Every time another new year rolls around, it becomes clear that people need a refresher on how to write references to the day.
My 10 Best Grammar Posts of 2018
This week, I'm taking a quick walk down memory lane to help you find some of the year's best posts. Here are 10 of my best grammar posts.
Merriam-Webster Names ‘Justice’ 2018’s Word of the Year
The annual selection of a word of the year can be very telling when you look back at the past 12 months. This year, that word is 'justice.'
Troop or Troupe? Trooper or Trouper?
When choosing between troop or troupe, it's important to consider whether you're writing about the military or entertainers.
Noon or Midnight: Reducing Confusion in Time References
Sometimes, the time an event occurs is critical to the story, and choosing a clock time for noon or midnight can cause confusion.
