“Intra” and “inter” are a pair of prefixes that people often confuse. Let’s investigate the differences using real-world examples and definitions.
Writing With Prefixes: Greek Syn
You may know your syntax, but do you know your Greek prefixes? In the first part of this blog series, we’ll investigate the Greek prefix “syn.”
The Editor’s Social Media: Adjusting to Change
After inevitably feeling burned out by social media, I’ve made changes to my social media usage and preferences for both business and personal interests.
Language by the People
What qualifies a usage as “proper” grammar? Perhaps the better question is who qualifies a usage as “proper”? Let’s dig a little deeper.
Plural or Singular? Here’s How to Handle Collective Nouns
There are a few significant ways in which British and American English differ, one of them being the handling of collective nouns.
When Adverbs Fall Flat
We’re taught from a young age that adverbs end in –ly and modify verbs. This is correct, however, adverbs are more complicated than the rule implies.
Tips from Tweets: Building Your Small Business Brand
Get valuable advice on establishing your unique small business brand from Erin’s collection of tweets from the Small Business Expo in Boston.
Rewriting the Zombies: Don’t Use Double Negatives
Double negatives are widely considered illogical, as they often result in an unintended positive meaning. However, there are some cases where a double negative might benefit a writer’s work.
The Reason Why is Because…
Many editors believe that the phrase “reason why” is redundant. That’s true, but it’s also true that why means “for which,” resulting in “reason for which.” Let’s determine whether this phrase fits into your sentence.
Mostly Useful Redundancies
Critical language experts often encourage editors to remove redundancies from written works. However, redundancies are not all bad, and there are times when repetition can help the author drive their message home.