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Many of you recognize that you have a particular writing style. You may tend to write short sentences, use flowery language, or insert a lot of parentheticals (like me). But, have you ever considered … more →
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Octopuses
Stan wrote 5 days ago: Octopuses is one of three words commonly cited as a plural for octopus, and it is the preferred term … more →
Kenya's Word
asuen wrote 5 days ago: In Kenya’s Word by Linda Trice (Author) and Pamela Johnson (Illustrator), daydreaming leads t … more →
Poetry Friday: On the Farm
asuen wrote 1 week ago: On the Farm by David Elliott (Author) and Holly Meade (Illustrator) is a collection of short animal … more →
Affect and effect
Stan wrote 2 weeks ago: These words are often confused, partly because of their similar pronunciation, partly because of a s … more →
Elizabeth Bishop: The Fish
johnsimon wrote 2 weeks ago: The Fish by Elizabeth Bishop Changes in tone One of the more obvious features of this piece is the w … more →
What's in a word choice?
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wolfger wrote 2 weeks ago: I’m reading a disturbing article on CNN, titled “Actor allegedly beat cat to death in je … more →
Week Three Word Choice
sunnyhughes wrote 3 weeks ago: compared to: to liken one thing to another type or category of things as in a metaphor. He compared … more →
Episode 13: Slimming Down
John UpChurch wrote 3 weeks ago: Like a good diet, writing benefits from cutting out the excess. This is true regardless of the type … more →
Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share
asuen wrote 3 weeks ago: Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share by Kevin O’Malley is filled with puns! You must be yolkin … more →
Week Two: Word CHoice
sunnyhughes wrote 4 weeks ago: Week 2 Word Choice: accept: to receive. Gail Devers accepted the gold medal. except: to exclude. Eve … more →
Political Correctness
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victanguera wrote 1 month ago: I actually don’t like political correctness in our speech. It creates blandness as we try to d … more →
Word Choice: Week One
sunnyhughes wrote 1 month ago: affect: (verb) means to influence. The flood will affect the harvest. effect: (almost always a noun) … more →
Speak Softly and Carry a Red Pen
jmreep wrote 1 month ago: One of the advantages of reading a text over and over again as I’m doing with this project is … more →
Less or fewer?
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Stan wrote 1 month ago: The BBC reports that Tesco is to change its checkout signs to read “Up to 10 items”, the … more →
As to 'as to'...
Stan wrote 1 month ago: Some English style commentators are unperturbed by the widespread use of as to as a catch-all prepos … more →
Poetry Friday: Sputter, Sputter, Sput!
asuen wrote 1 month ago: Come take a ride in the car with Sputter, Sputter, Sput! by Babs Bell (Author) and Bob Staake (Illu … more →
Poetry Friday: The Months
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asuen wrote 1 month ago: The Months by Sara Coleridge, first published in 1834, is brought to life again by illustrator Kathy … more →
A real memo
Ed wrote 1 month ago: This is part of a real memo, from a real company concerning a software patch. We are experienced som … more →
Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
bryanthilton wrote 1 month ago: I had a funny moment today. I either stumbled upon an odd Aussie swear, or maybe my home state has e … more →
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