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WARSAFE Release Day (& How to Publish a Book)
My fourth science fiction novel, Warsafe, releases today! You can find it on Amazon (where it's the #1 new release in its category!) or directly from the publisher.SYN...
SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview with Samantha Mendell, Editor & Author
Samantha Mendell is an author and editor at Mendell Studios. Learn more about common writing mistakes, incorporating faith into writing, and more in today's special ep...
Thank You, Hillsdale College!
This is (officially) the last episode of Grammar Minute recorded for WRFH Radio Free Hillsdale, 101.7 FM. While we're at it, learn how to write "thank you" when used a...
How to Speed Read
A common tip for speed reading is suppressing your internal narrator. Learn why this might work for you on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Making Plurals Possessive (Grammar Hall of Shame)
New to the Grammar Hall of Shame: "You can respond to other's events." Learn why this is wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
World Pilots' Day: A Study in Grammar
What's the proper way to write "World Pilots' Day?" It turns out, you have options. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
History of the Dollar Sign
Where does the $ sign come from--and should it have one line or two? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
REBOOT - Interrobang‽
Learn about this weird and wild punctuation mark on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
REBOOT - How Are You?
What's the proper response to "How are you?" Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
REBOOT - Antecedents
Learn about antecedents on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
REBOOT - Run-On Sentences
Learn how to avoid run-on sentences in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
This was the first-ever episode.
It's throwback day on Grammar Minute! Hear the first-ever pilot episode of your favorite writing podcast.
"Enormity" Returns
You won't want to miss the enormity of this Grammar Minute episode.
What Does SOS Stand For? (Backronyms)
What does "SOS" stand for? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Doug Allen's Guide Part 2: Three Tips
Enjoy a continuation of tips from economist Doug Allen's writing guide!
Doug Allen's Writing Guide: "Where" vs "In Which"
Enjoy a tip from economist Doug Allen's writing guide in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"In a Nutshell"
Where did this idiom originate? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 2
Learn some more fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
ARCHIVES: Grammar Fun Facts, Part 1
Learn some fun facts about English grammar in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
ARCHIVES: What Does It Mean to "Beg the Question?"
Probably not what you think. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
ARCHIVES: Every Day vs Everyday
These two words are similar ... but not the same. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
ARCHIVES: I.E. vs E.G.
We toss around these Latin abbreviations like we know what they mean ... but do we really? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
When the Music Turns the Volume Down
Adjectival phrases must match the subject of the sentence. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Esther Pipkin, YA Fantasy Author
Esther grew up on a farm in Missouri, where she spent her childhood in the woods playing with Peter Pan and the Pevensies. She graduated from The Author Conservatory w...
History of the Pound/Hash Sign
What's the history of this social media magic symbol? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why You Shouldn't Plan
If you're writing something long, like a book or a research paper, I argue you shouldn't bother outlining. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Most Important Part
When you're writing something new, where should you invest the most time? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"On a Dime"
Where do we get this weird expression? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Bring Back Blunt Emails
No emojis. No unnecessary words. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Against Emoji in Emails
That smiley face isn't conveying what you think it is. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!