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One of our readers expresses the dilemma faced by conscientious speakers and writers who value a standard form of English, but recognize that rapid changes are taking place.
An Ultimatum IS “Final”
The noun “ultimatum” is one of those words that needs no modifiers.
33 Writing Terms You Should Know
As with all activities, writing fiction involves getting to grips with professional jargon. Here are some of the more common terms you may come across as you learn your craft and market your writing.
“Urk” is not a standard spelling
The English /er/ sound may be spelled in five different ways.
DWT Poetry Competition: Second Round
Welcome to the second round of our poetry competition. The first one got over 200 votes already, so we are on to a good start.
What does “in camera” Mean?
Although much used, the expression “in camera” has some people puzzled.
Meaning of the suffix “-ee”
According to guest author Tony Hearn, the suffix -ee has “gone rogue.”
“Hell-bent” and “Hell-for-leather”
The expression “hell-bent for leather” is a fusion of “hell-bent” and “hell-for-leather.”
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