Tag Archives: grammar

Where to Check Your Words

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Welcome to Amazing Words Wednesday, when we enter the labyrinth of language and see what we can discover together. I have a short post today with resources for anyone in the midst of writing or editing–whether that’s a novel, an essay, … Continue reading →

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Which, That, Who and Whom

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Have you ever written a sentence and stopped to think, “Is it that or which? Which? That?” Sorting out which/that and who/whom can leave even the most grammar conscious scratching their heads. However, today on Amazing Words Wednesday, we’re going to try to sort it … Continue reading →

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Professor Punctuation Takes on Quotation Marks

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Back in May 2012, we were introduced to Professor Punctuation on Amazing Words Wednesday when she covered the proper usage of the apostrophe. Thankfully, she’s returned to explain the proper use of quotation marks. Please welcome back our favorite word nerd professor, Professor Punctuation! … Continue reading →

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Why Grammar Matters in Your Book

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I’ve been called a Grammar Nazi, a grammar geek, a grammar freak, a grammar nut, the grammar police, and a stickler. What they say behind my back, I don’t know. I’m not that bad. I don’t critique tweets, personal emails, … Continue reading →

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Introducing Professor Punctuation

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Welcome, Prof Punc! Today, we are welcoming a newcomer to Amaze-ing Words Wednesday. From our local college faculty, I now introduce Professor Punctuation. I’ll hand over the mic now. Thanks for coming, professor. I know, I know: I don’t look like … Continue reading →

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Miss Spelling Returns: Words that Get Confused

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Welcome to Amaze-ing Words Wednesday. By popular demand — or simply because she asked — Miss Spelling has returned. Her insistence on making a reappearance stemmed from a nonfiction book she is reviewing. While the book itself is written well, a … Continue reading →

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A Lesson with Miss Pronunciation

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

It’s time for AMAZE-ing Words Wednesday! Today’s word lesson will be taught by renowned language arts instructor, Miss Pronunciation. Miss Pronunciation will present the incorrect and correct ways of articulating some commonly mispronounced words in the English language. Without further … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: It is Lite or Light?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

You will never catch me pulling into the “Krazy Kat Kar Wash.”  I don’t care if my vehicle looks like it emerged from a mudslide or the only thing visible through my front windshield is the collection of insects amassed … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Words: Should You Correct Friends?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

My feet shuffle across the hard floor, as chairs creak and a cough echoes in the half-empty room.  I clear my throat, lean over to the microphone on its rickety stand, and announce:  “My name is Julie, and I am … Continue reading →

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