Here’s a great grammar mem I found a while back, to share with you on a week when my clients demand that less of me gets to everyone than usual 😉 This is a great trick to remember and something… Read More ›
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Editing Tip #104 – The Split Infinitive (Not What You Thought!)
How picky should you be about certain “Grammar Rules?” What if I told you there was never a rule that told writers, “Splitting infinitives is wrong?” If you don’t believe me, check out Grammar Girl’s site for the full explanation…… Read More ›
Editing Tip #99 – The Weight and/or Necessity of a Comma
I don’t usually focus on “Grammar Rules” in my editing tips, but when it comes to commas we’ve got a handy little punctuation item that spans the border between rule and style – and it’s important to understand the difference… Read More ›
Editing Tip #73 – Grammar vs. Style
It’s common knowledge that when you’re writing fiction you can break the almighty “grammar & sentence structure” rules… to a point. And that’s my point today. Lately I’ve read a number of short stories and indie books where it’s obvious… Read More ›
The Grammar Police
Writerly Rant #19 Uninvited Editing By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. Have you ever met one of those individuals who is so immersed in their understanding of grammar and their native language that they feel the need to… Read More ›