by Britainy Sorenson | Oct 9, 2018 | AP Style Basics, GrammarSpot
If you are like me and tend to do a lot of blog or SEO content writing throughout the week, you probably mention a well-known company or two in your content. It is imperative that when you write any piece – particularly if it is for a specific company – that you get...
by Beth Sederstrom | Oct 5, 2018 | GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
Finding success as a copywriter can be difficult, no matter your level of writing experience. In terms of easiness, learning how to copywrite like a pro is a goal that lies somewhere between grilling the perfect steak and playing drums for Iron Maiden. Nobody said it...
by Shaundra Cragun | Sep 11, 2018 | GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
Things just aren’t the same anymore. The honeymoon sparks you felt when you were first hired have paled in the light of the dull computer screen you stare at hour after hour in an effort to bring home the bacon. Gripped with uncertainty, you find yourself wondering if...
by Jen Middleton | Aug 29, 2018 | GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
The phrase “free lance” originated in the early 1800s. It was a term used to describe professional soldiers who would fight for the highest bidder. While we don’t wield swords, modern-day freelancers serve no master – except ourselves. We are essentially literary...
by Greg Secrist | Jul 31, 2018 | GrammarSpot
What is an Idiom? An idiom is a group of words that are used as a common expression whose meaning is not deducible from that of the literal words. Idioms are used frequently in both written and spoken English. So let’s take a look at the most common idioms in...
by Britainy Sorenson | Jun 26, 2018 | GrammarSpot, Writing Tips
When I’m spending hours at my computer coming up with an article topic, I’m often too tired to notice many of the minor mistakes in my writing. Because relying on spell check software can weaken writing, this is when it helps to have an extra set of eyes to look over...
