Category Archives: Grammar
Speak the Language
More and more, I find myself intentionally using incorrect grammar to convey a message to a target audience. While the grammar stickler inside of me cringes when I bend grammar rules, the writer in me knows that sometimes you need … Continue reading
Grammar Nazi: How to Get It Right
Invariably, style guides disagree on some grammar specifics. I wrote a post last year about using commas in a series. In researching that post, I discovered that both common usages are correct – depending on the style guide you consult. … Continue reading
The Great Comma Debate
The question of whether to use a comma before the conjunction in a simple series is hotly contested among writers of different ilks. Many academic writers claim that a serial comma is required before the conjunction, while writers for periodicals … Continue reading