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Monthly Archives: December 2016
Two Complementary Resolutions
Let’s put aside the usual fine points regarding grammar, punctuation, and word use in favor of two broader ideas for improving our writing in 2017: 1. Make sure our writing reflects the way we talk. 2. Look for opportunities to make … Continue reading
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Softballs
To get in the swing of the season, I’m extending five gifts – five errors that should be a cinch to spot. Identify them all to bat 1.000. 1. I could of hitched a ride with Carrie, but I decided … Continue reading
Plus/Minus
To ensure clarity, some of our most valuable writing skills are ability to organize the message effectively, identify with the reader, avoid unnecessarily long sentences and paragraphs, and use jargon with discretion. But have you ever thought about the need … Continue reading
The Full Course
Among the points covered in last week’s post was the difference between outside and outside of. That brief explanation was your appetizer. Now let’s see how you handle the full course by making nine choices involving prepositions followed by of. 1. … Continue reading