Writing Lessons & Advice: Myths on Writing
I recently learned the old show, Mythbusters , was one of my husband’s favorites. He was home more often over the summer for reasons I’ll...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Noun Types and Subject-Verb Agreement
I was listening to a Grammar Girl podcast a while ago, and she discussed how different types of nouns exist. I had not thought about that...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Synonyms
Sauces, spices, and seasonings contribute to the flavor of a lot of prepared food. Sometimes they define the entrée, like teriyaki...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Standard English
In the double-negatives lesson , I alluded to the idea of Standard English. I felt the topic warranted a closer look. In simplest terms,...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Double-Negatives
This lesson will be running shortly before my second wedding anniversary! In honor of another wonderful milestone, I’m again drawing...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Commas
I touched on commas in a general lesson about punctuation , but I feel the topic warrants its own lesson for a better focus. As...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Parts of Speech
A study from Stanford University identified the top twenty errors found in undergraduate writing. The number one error is using the...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Confusing Words
Lately, I’ve been practicing cooking pancakes. I’ve learned that cooking them on my mini-griddle makes them really thick but not done in...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Reading
A cooking hobbyist may read cookbooks to learn new recipes or techniques. In the same way, a writer is suggested to read to improve their...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Writing Emails
Throughout history, the act of writing has embraced many tools and mediums. Writers of previous centuries wrote with quill pen and ink....
