Category Archives: Spelling and Grammar

5 Interesting Links for 10-11-2013

Awareness (Grammar) Evidence that we’re aware of, and distracted by, grammar errors even if we don’t actively notice them. I can tell you they distract me, but then I usually notice them. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513131512.htm Mood Management (Life) We live busy, often … Continue reading

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5 Interesting Links for 2-24-2012

Grammar While not every item on this list matches current dictionaries (I had to look up the last one for something I was editing and learned the dictionaries had caved ;)), this is a good summary of similar words that … Continue reading

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5 Interesting Links for 2-3-2012

Grammar Since so many people want to learn from the negative instead of the positive, here is a collection of grammar rules presented in their incorrect form. It’s fun to read, and offers a good refresher on various rules: http://www.listsofnote.com/2012/01/fumblerules-of-grammar.html … Continue reading

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5 Interesting Links for 8-19-2011

A quick WorldCon update I’m having a wonderful time at Renovation. Two of my panels were on the first day, and it turned out I was on the first panel for the full convention, Welcome to Reno, where I offered … Continue reading

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Interesting Links for 2-25-2011

Grammar A good list of similar, and so commonly misused, words pointed out by Juliette Wade. I wish there were different examples for the #1 which is lie/lay, so I’ll add my own reminder which is: hens lay eggs, people … Continue reading

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