Editing on Paper or on Screen: Which is Better?
When it comes to editing on paper or on screen, everyone has chosen a side. The opinions on traditional editing or digital editing are just as strong as the debate on the Oxford comma. And despite…
Tag: Editing
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Proverbial vs Figurative: A Grammar Guide
Proverbial vs figurative—which is it? Is raining cats and dogs a proverbial or figurative phrase? And how can you remember the difference? That depends on the familiarity or elaborateness of your expression. Follow these grammar…
When to Use the @ Symbol in Your Writing
There are some symbols we write without much thought. We use an ampersand as a substitute for “and.” We use % to note a percentage. We use $ to talk about money. But a symbol that replaces…
How to Take Chances with Your Writing
If you’re like me, you hesitate to take chances with your writing. What if it screws everything up? What if it goes nowhere? What if it’s a waste of time? The most triumphant of tales…
The Difference Between e.g. and i.e.
This blog post is for Sarah (by request).
How Many Exclamation Points is Too Many?
HINT: Any number higher than one. And here’s why.
Every Literary Holiday You Can Celebrate This Year
Updated with 2020 dates and even more literary holidays you can celebrate this year!
Qualifiers and Intensifiers: A Grammar Guide
My brother-in-law requested that I write today’s blog post.