Guest post from Shane Arthur and David Wright Are your paragraphs the equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet? Would Sir Mix-A-Lot take a look at your sentences and nod approvingly? Maybe it's time to trim some of the empty calories from your diction. One of the most common forms of word bloat comes in the form of ...
People fight wars over the Oxford comma. They go to bat for “their” rules of grammar; a discussion on the importance of spelling or use of punctuation delivered with the striking thunder of righteous conviction. Same for etiquette. Put the two together, you’ll have a harmonious marriage of mutual respect - or a vicious all-claws scratch-fest worthy ...
Some people are pedantic twits when it comes to the squishy rules of grammar. Truth is, grammar is a powerful tool that lends clear meaning to quality copy, but it’s also far more flexible than most people realize. And a lot of what people claim as hard, fast rules can be completely ignored. It is important to ...
Being a ghostwriter gives me a unique perspective on the mechanics of writing. First off, I'd like to draw a distinction between being a professional writer and simply writing for joy. Since I joined the pen and ink party a little late and everyone was already passed out and drooling by the time I arrived, I ...
Being a ghostwriter is about fifty different kinds of fantastic and right now there's no job I'd rather do. To a lot of people it sounds easy enough: sit at a desk, stare at a screen, and occasionally release all ten digits to dance upon the keyboard once your inspiration is shining. While there is truth ...
