5/5 (1) Why do we get lay vs lie so confused all the time? These two verbs cause so many problems, even for proficient English speakers. The cause of the misuse is in the grammar. Isn’t it always? Well, let’s Read More …
Category: Grammar
The Slow Art Of Proofreading The Right Way
5/5 (1) Proofreading tips and techniques for all writers Editing, copy editing and proofreading are separate processes in the preparation of a text in the publishing industry. The three are used for a newspaper article, online content or a business document. But the Read More …
Remarkable Words Shakespeare Invented That You Use Today
5/5 (1) Surprising words Shakespeare invented that we all use today By Lisa Brown William Shakespeare has been part of all of our high school days, and although interesting, his work was not always enjoyable for all. There are some Read More …
What Is Passive Voice And How You Can Stop Using It By Habit
5/5 (2) What is passive voice and why should you avoid using it in your writing? Whenever I edit or proofread a text or manuscript, one of the most common corrections I make is to turn passive and causative forms Read More …
A Hands-On Review Of ProWritingAid Grammar And Spell Checker
ProWritingAid is up there with the best if you need an online writing assistant For more and more writers, an online grammar checker is becoming a must-have editing tool. Any tool that highlights common grammar and spelling mistakes and offers quick Read More …
How To Punctuate A Book Title Or Can You Ignore The Rules?
5/5 (1) Are there definitive rules on how to punctuate a book title? Yes, there are broadly accepted rules for book and chapter titles. They are very similar for properly punctuating titles for poems, short stories, songs and musical albums. You Read More …
Which Is The Best Grammar Checker To Correct Your Writing?
My search for the best grammar checker I could find No matter what you write, you always need to check your text. However, it is not as simple as thinking that a quick spell check in Microsoft Word is going Read More …