Articles Categorized The Art of Language

Grammar, spelling, usage, style—this section is all about the mechanics of language. Improve your writing and editing by reading on!

When Your Creativity Has Tapped Out

Completing a large project can drain you of your creativity. Thankfully, there are many ways to relax and recharge your creative spark

How do you balance the needs of a diverse audience on religious topics? By respecting everyone.

Editing copy meant for a religious audience requires becoming familiar with the religion’s writing style.

In some instances, misusing words can lead to unintentional, humorous results. Here’s how to easily identify these common mistakes.

Before deciding whether to replace “social” with “sociable,” learn about this centuries-old zombie rule that stumps copyeditors to this day.

A rule exists claiming that the word “appreciate” should not be used to mean “value.” Interestingly, multiple dictionaries beg to differ.

Sometimes, copyediting rules can be subjective. The common yet controversial use of the word “get” is no exception.

Of which, or whose? Here’s what history has to say about the grammatical correctness of these commonly used phrases.

When someone sneezes, an overwhelming majority of people wish them a blessing from their god. Why is that?

Hyphens and dashes are common pieces of punctuation that can really improve your writing—if you know how to use them.