Tag Archives: grammar
Cursed consciousness
Believe it or not, I do have, on occasion, issues with spelling certain words. Conscious and conscience is one such issue. I finally mastered the difference between the two when a reader of my fanfic mentioned I misused the word, … Continue reading
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Thoughts from a grammar freak
I’ve earned something of a reputation as being a grammar freak in my writing group. This surprised me because I don’t feel I’m an expert on the subject, being I’ve had issues with grammar and spelling in the past. So … Continue reading
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Verbing words
The word ‘verbing’ is new to our English language, thanks to the comic Calvin and Hobbes, and the Urban Dictionary which introduces not only slang, but the words created by messaging and network media. The act of turning a noun … Continue reading
Spellcheckers Aren’t Worth Shirt
Its funny how I wrote a blog entry on how often do you write, only to find that for weeks, I’ve had no time to write. A number of friends fell in single file with drama and conflicts in their … Continue reading
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The importance of grammar
I’ve encountered a number of writers lately that have me read their work for constructive criticism, with the emphasis on ‘it’s just a rough draft’. I think what they mean is that they want feedback on the content, not so … Continue reading
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Methods to improve your writing
One tip many published authors have given is simply…. to write. The very act of writing, and writing regularly will help improve writing. This means you should find the means to get something down every day such as a blog, … Continue reading
