Spelling, especially in English, often presents a challenge to writers. However, spelling often has less to do with intelligence than the way we remember things. And people who are called visuals have an easier time of it than others. This post contains some ideas that you might find useful. Share This:

You’d think that nouns and pronouns would be easy, because we use them every day. But proper usage often trips people up. Share This:

Most people use these common abbreviations in speech, or use or see them in writing, but many don’t actually know what they stand for. So, following is a helpful guide, listed in alphabetical order. Share This:

Mixing up these abbreviations is a mistake that many writers make. Even though both are used to clarify something previously mentioned, e.g. and i.e. have two very different meanings. Share This:

Is the word “none” singular or plural? Writers frequently grapple with this question. The answer should be simple, but it’s not that easy. Share This:

There are some prepositions that can cause trouble. Here are a few of them. Share This:

There are dozens of words that are commonly misused in everyday speech. However, care should be exercised when using this words in your writing. Here are some examples (listed in alphabetical order). Share This:

There are dozens of words that are commonly misused in everyday speech. However, care should be exercised when using this words in your writing. Here are some examples (listed in alphabetical order). Share This:

Missing and extra words can affect how you’re perceived as a writer. Share This:

Should a number be written as a word or as a figure (e.g., a numeral)? There are no easy clear rules; there are only style guides that offer different opinions. Share This: