How to use the dreaded serial or Oxford comma
Read moreThis article explains what the serial (or Oxford) comma is – and whether or not you need to use…
July 20, 202024How to boost your writing by using strong verbs
Read moreEvery sentence needs a subject and a verb – and the stronger your verb, the stronger your sentence will…
January 24, 2019Word to the Wise – a guide to avoiding word mix-ups
Read moreDo you know the difference between exalt and exult? Or fewer and less? If not, you’re not alone.
One solution…
December 2, 2018Why you should avoid superlatives and hyperbole in your writing
Read moreWe all use superlatives, even if we don’t know the term.
A superlative is a fancy way of saying something…
May 24, 2018Why a hyphen and a dash are not the same – and why a dash is easier to use than a semicolon
Read moreMost people have no idea that a dash is not the same as a hyphen – which is unfortunate,…
March 18, 2018How to use commas correctly
Read moreCommas should be easy to use – after all, their purpose is to reflect how we speak – and…
January 19, 2018The potty-mouthed guide to using apostrophes
Read moreIf you find yourself swearing while figuring out when and where to use an apostrophe, you’re not alone.
This tiny…
February 15, 2017