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OnText Grammar Police talk about how unique a thing can be
Google the phrase “more unique” and you will likely encounter some 74,000,000 incorrect, from my point-of-view, uses of the word unique. Unique is an absolute term. It describes something that has no equal, no peer. Like, “The Earth is unique among … Continue reading
Why writers care about Archie Comics new gay character Kevin Keller
Don’t tell me you never read Archie Comic books, cuz I won’t buy it. I still read them, and am really pleased to see the always contemporary series is introducing a gay character to their engaging cast in Riverdale. The … Continue reading
Grammar Day tips from OnText Grammar Police
If you missed National Square Root Day yesterday, geek yourself silly with National Grammar Day. The tips I have to offer from OnText Grammar Police consist of a list of sites that are celebrating in far grander style than we’d … Continue reading
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Web writing or blogging means you must write tight
Web writing is different from writing for magazines or writing a novel – especially different from NANOWRIMO. We web readers are in a desperate hurry and very impatient. We dive in, look for the gold and jump out. If you … Continue reading
OnText grammar police – passive voice is not taboo
Passive voice. Never use it, right? Passive voice schlocks up your writing and kicks off all kinds of warnings in MS Word’s grammar police function. Doesn’t it? No. Passive voice is not taboo, and many excellent writers use it effectively. … Continue reading
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