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Grab The RSSContinue and “Continue on”
Although widely used, the phrase “continue on” is considered by many to be a redundant version of “continue.”
Are You Cutting With Shears or a Chainsaw?
There are hundreds of writing mantras we’ve all heard, and they always come back to haunt us as we pull out that ugly first draft and our trusty red pen to begin the editing process.
Capitalizing Titles of People and Groups
Generally speaking, the use of capitals should be minimized as much as possible.
One Die, Two Dice
The use of “dice” as a singular noun strikes many English speakers as incorrect.
Some Perennial Grammar Questions
Common errors are common for a reason.
“Near East” vs “Middle East”
Is there any difference between the expressions “Near East” and Middle East”?
Where to Put the Stress in “irrevocable”?
When it comes to words that begin with the prefix ir-, stress varies.
Want To Build Your First Website?
I have already mentioned in the past that virtually any person would benefit from having a website or blog. If you are an aspiring writer, for example, you could use a blog to practice and polish your writing skills.
Compare and Contrast
In general use, such as in writing a “compare/contrast” essay, compare means “find the similarities” and contrast means “find the differences.”
16 Manuscript Format Guidelines
If you submit manuscripts to publishers or agents, you’ve probably come across the demand that you use “standard manuscript format” (or “SMF”) for your submissions.
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