by Beth Sederstrom | Jan 13, 2021 | GrammarSpot
Tautology 101 Tautology 101 If you attended public school anytime in the last 40 years, you’ve likely been subjected to a motivational speaker. He may have done jail time. He may have known a little slight-of-hand magic. He probably had a mustache, and he almost...
by Beth Sederstrom | Jan 6, 2021 | Commonly Confused Words, GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
Commonly Confused Words: Your vs. You’re Commonly Confused Words: Your vs. You’re There are countless reasons why it’s important to understand the nuances of your vs. you’re, but one of them stands above the rest. One of them is vital to...
by Beth Sederstrom | Jan 5, 2021 | Figures of Speech, GrammarSpot
Using Epistrophe To Get a Response, Get a Response Using Epistrophe To Get a Response, Get a Response One of the most memorable scenes in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 gangster opus “Goodfellas” features Henry Hill showcasing all the mobsters in his crew. The camera glides...
by Beth Sederstrom | Dec 15, 2020 | Commonly Confused Words, GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
Commonly Confused Words: Then vs. Than Commonly Confused Words: Then vs. Than Just like “Beauty and the Beast,” then vs. than is a tale as old as time. (Cue the Angela Lansbury jams and singing silverware.) The Lowdown on Then vs. Than Back in the 14th...
by Beth Sederstrom | Dec 14, 2020 | GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
How To Create Parallel Structure in Headings: The Match Game How To Create Parallel Structure in Headings: The Match Game If you think headings are just for soccer players and uncoordinated kids on skateboards, think again. Parallel headings not only show your...
