About 5.5 years ago, I made a list of my 10 most popular grammar posts. I’ve written hundreds more posts since then, a few of which have displaced some of the older ones. It made sense to update the list.
Category: Writing
Why “it’s important to note” is redundant
I was recently editing a large document for a client, and I encountered the phrase “it’s important to note”.
Why you should stop using “also”
One common writing issue I’ve encountered is the overuse of also.
Logical fallacies: begging the question
A begging the question argument is when a speaker restates their assumption to sound as if it is an argument.
4 ways to properly use a colon
In the past, I’ve talked about how to use commas and semicolons properly. A friend recently helped me realize that I hadn’t yet written about colons. Here are 4 instances when you should use colons and some examples for each. If you stick to these 4 circumstances, you may very well become an expert colon… Continue reading 4 ways to properly use a colon
The opposite of “hyperbole”
Recently, I noticed someone ask on Twitter what the opposite of hyperbole is:
The gender neutral option for niece and nephew
I have talked about gendered language in the past (using they as a third-person, singular pronoun; using Mx; avoiding using sexist pronouns; using woman or female as an adjective). Today, I want to talk about gendered language again, especially regarding family relationships.
Is it Mother’s Day or Mothers Day?
Or for that matter, is it Mothers’ Day?
Logical fallacies: appeal to ignorance
There are many logical fallacies, and over the next few weeks and months, I will occasionally focus on a fallacy. While fallacies are typically from the debating sphere and may seem out of place on a blog dedicated to writing, they do appear in writing as well. And not just in social media and blog… Continue reading Logical fallacies: appeal to ignorance
Is Easter capitalized or not?
Every time a holiday draws near, traffic to my website increases as people try to learn how to properly write holidays. Since Easter is on its way, I thought I should write a post addressing whether we capitalize it or not.