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Adjectives, part 3: avoid the adjective pileup

In this new series, we are exploring the world of adjectives. In part one, we started with a few general rules. Part two covered eliminating...

In this new series, we are exploring the world of adjectives. Last time, we started with a few general rules. Today, eliminating ambiguities.Good...

Adjectives can be a writer's greatest friend, creating rich images and clear meaning. They can also be her worst enemy, convey conflicting...

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

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

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

Check out this modified headline and teaser from a recent news item (the original report was correct): Good Samaritan Left to Die An NYC homeless...

You’ve nurtured an idea, slaved over every word, and you’re ready to send your words out into the world. But wait! Have you reread your...

Correlative conjunction is the grammarian’s fancy term for a pair of conjunctions that join two matching sentence parts, such as not only...

Summer is a time to relax. Herewith, some words you can use to mean, "I'm taking time off." Vacation: Time off from work; time...