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Acronym, Initialism, Abbreviation
Merry Xmas! This informal greeting includes an abbreviation. The Greek word for Christ (Christos) begins with the Greek letter chi, which in…
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A Mistake That Will Cost You a Lot
Sometimes colloquial language causes confusion in writing. I often notice a lot written as one word, alot. This is a mistake that…
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Why You Should Avoid Redundancy in Your Writing
Have you ever had trouble finding something in a room full of clutter? It’s overwhelming and can lead to confusion, frustration, and…
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How Many Spaces After a Period Ending a Sentence?
People sometimes ask me how many spaces should be after a period at the end of a sentence. The answer is one.…
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Why You Should Keep Writing, and Let Your Editor Do the Editing
In this post, you’ll discover why it’s not always a good idea to stop and edit your work while you write. The…
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What Does Consuming Information Have in Common with Consuming Food?
A client of mine creates educational materials for teachers, parents, counselors, and physicians. Her top priority is to create information that consumers…
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Blurred Vision? Let an Editor Be Your Guide
Writing is a lot like parenting. You don’t want someone else making decisions on your behalf. And, most important, you want messages…
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A Common Mistake That Can Sink Your Writing
There’s a grammatical error I frequently notice in writing. It’s the use of could of to represent the contraction could’ve. (And would…