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"Weary" vs. "Wary"

These two words are commonly confused. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN: The Collar of the Cat - And Why That Sounds Wrong

English has some rules that just don't make sense. Here's one you've probably never thought about if you're a native speaker, on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN: One hundred, 100, or one-hundred?

Even English nerds have to use numbers occasionally. Learn how to do it properly on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Writing & Artificial Intelligence

Will AI make the writing industry obsolete--or could it actually be a blessing in disguise? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Thanksgiving Special: Writing Thank-You Notes

It's Thanksgiving season in the U.S.--and always a time to tell those you love how much you appreciate them! Learn to write a sincere and polite thank-you note on toda...

In Defense of "Skedaddle"

Do you like this word? Learn more about what differentiates a "good" word from a "bad" word on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Warsafe" Cover Reveal + Creating Emphasis

Warsafe is a young adult science fiction novel, coming May 2025. Preorders open today! Learn more at www.laurensmythbooks.com.

Don't Use These Words

The title says it all. Find out how to improve your writing in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Should You Formally Study Grammar?

The answer might surprise you. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN - None of Us Is Ready for This Grammar Rule

"None" is short for "no one," which makes it a singular noun. But do we really have to treat it like one? Find out on this episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN - Banish Flabby Opinion Statements

Angels appear to people. Opinions do not. So don't use this one common phrase in your academic essay, under peril of your professor's red pen!

Brand Names Are Capitalized - And Yes, "Trampoline" Is a Brand

Brands that sound like commonly used terms should still be capitalized. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

The Enormity of "Enormity" Misused

Welcome to Part 3 of my ongoing series, How Not to Use the Word Enormity.

Is There a Place for Cliches in Good Writing?

You just never know ... but you will after listening to today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Waiting "On" = Fancy Butlers

You don't "wait on" as many things as you think you do. Learn more in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN: The Conciseness of "Concision"

"Conciseness" or "concision?" Learn more on today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Sophia Hansen, Author of Water's Break

Sophia Hansen is an organic writer, using no hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides on her words unless absolutely convenient. She’s lived on a tiny island in Alaska, th...

RERUN: It's Not Unlikely That You've Seen This Before

The dreaded "not un-" construction returns in today's rerun episode of Grammar Minute.

Inflammable: In Flames or Un-Flammable?

Inflammable. Incombustible. Thanks, English. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Imply vs. Infer

Who ate the last cookie--and what am I implying? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN: Hoot Owls, Humans, and the Who/Whom Debate

Humans and hoot owls have some vocabulary in common. Learn how to use the "owl words" correctly in today's episode of Grammar Minute!

RERUN: Cats & Compound Nouns

If Hadrian and Mittens are sitting in front of the fire, could it be that Hadrian or Mittens ... are going to get up and eat dinner? Find out on today's (rerun) episod...

Is English Really That Hard?

It could always be worse ... right? Find out more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Should You Put a Comma Before "And?"

Like most things in English: It depends. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Dr. Hugh Ross, Author of The Creator and the Cosmos

Tune in today for a science and faith-filled conversation with author and astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, of Reasons to Believe.

Corporations Aren't Alive (Singular "They")

"They" used in the singular sense has a long and complicated history. Here's one instance where it definitely doesn't work.

Incomplete Comparisons

"Mechanical pencils are just better." Well, yes--but better than what? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Does Your Story Really Need an Ellipsis?

The answer is probably no. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

Recap: "Affect" vs. "Effect"

Your affect will show how effectively you understand the difference between "affect" and "effect." Test your English savvy on today's episode of Grammar Minute!

"Enamored of" or "Enamored With?"

Preposition alert! "Enamored" can be used without an object, but the more common usage requires a preposition. The only problem is, which one should you choose? Find o...