First, I’m pregnant. Very pregnant at this point. She-can’t-come-soon-enough pregnant, to be exact. Second, many people loathe baby showers. I can’t say I’m one of those people, but it’s a common refrain…
My favorite words: The importance of transitions
For a while I’ve thought about making a list of my favorite words. I wasn’t…
Suggestions for clearer writing
There are serious perks to working with words every day. Among them is that I…
Definitions of common writing and editing terms
If you’ve ever hired an editorial team, you’ve likely heard the following terms tossed around…
When to trust the dictionary
We think of English as a fortress to be defended, but a better analogy is…
Usage and spelling tips for the Fourth of July weekend
Because we’d hate for you to embarrass yourself around friends and family this long Fourth…
Are fragments acceptable in professional writing? Surely not.
I recently attended a Professional Speechwriters Association writing workshop called “How to write EVERYTHING.” (It…
What I’ve been reading
It may not surprise you that I do a lot of reading. I believe it…
Bogus writing rules you should ditch
Most of us learned the basic rules of writing in elementary, middle, and high school…
Hyphens, em dashes, and en dashes—what’s the difference?
There’s no shame in acknowledging that you don’t understand the diverse and distinct uses of…