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How to Get What You Want
It's back to school season, and that means it's time to start sending emails. Here are a few quick tips and tricks to make sure your emails are well-received!
You Were Being Chased--By An Alligator!
Sentence order matters. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Run, Forrest, Run--But Not Too Far!
Banish run-on sentences with these tips from today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Way Back Then Was Better Than You Thought
Then. Than. Thaen? Learn the difference between these words on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Do You Mean, There's No Grammar Minute?!
English is weird. Really weird--even weirder than I can explain in almost 100 episodes. Learn how to get your questions answered on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"She laughed softly" or "she softly laughed?"
Weirdly put. Put weirdly? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Why "an hour" but not "a hotel?"
It's strange--but easy. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
"Mean You" - Subjective vs. Objective
"Mean you" are going to the grocery store. Say it with me: What? Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Commas After Adverbs
Actually, you might not need that comma. Especially if you're writing conversationally. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with YA Science Fiction Author Lyndsey Lewellen
Where's the best spot to write a book? How do you ask for book blurbs, beta readers, and more? Join me for a conversation with Lyndsey Lewellen, author of the just-rel...
Single-Sentence Paragraphs
It's official: One-sentence paragraphs are the new sliced bread. (Or is that a case of mixed metaphors?) Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and don't for...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Interview with Cathy McCrumb, Science Fiction Author
Join me for a conversation with Cathy McCrumb, author of the Children of the Consortium science fiction series! We'll cover everything from what it's like to be a firs...
Preposition Endings - When You Don't Need Them
Welcome back to another episode of the Grammar Hall of Shame! This unremarkable entry showcases the blandness of short prepositions. For more tips and tricks, visit th...
Diaereses: The Best of Diacritical Marks
Hats off to this underrated, so-called "archaic" punctuation mark that can make pronunciation a whole lot easier. For more tips and tricks, visit thegrammarminute.com.
The Compelling Case for Admirable Adjectives
"Good." "Bad." "Fine." "Very." Learn how to banish these overused words from your lexicon in today's episode of Grammar Minute.
The Infamous "Not Un-"
It's not unlikely that you've seen this construction before ... but here's to hoping you never see it again. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit...
The Magic of "Iff"
I sneeze if I pet cats, but I become joyful iff I pet cats. Learn the difference on today's episode of Grammar Minute, and visit thegrammarminute.com for more tips and...
The Case for Ungrammatical Emails
Toss out your grammar book and your thesaurus when you're writing email subject lines (unless you want to sound like ChatGPT). Learn more on today's episode of Grammar...
You're LITERALLY So Wrong!
Learn why you've literally been using "literally" to mean exactly the opposite of what it literally means.
Prepping for the Nuclear Apocalypse
After today's episode of Grammar Minute, you'll be able to poetically stare off into the sunset just like the heroes of your favorite dystopian novels.
"Based On" vs. "Based Off"
Your tower might be based off a shaky foundation--unless it's on the foundation. Nitpick some popular grammar on today's episode of Grammar Minute.
Dr. Steele's Spelling Minute: British vs. American Words
This poem mysteriously turned up on the back of my economics quiz, imparting powerful knowledge from the keeper of American vs. British spellings and, also, of economi...
It's Voting Season: Grammar Matters (Maybe More than You Think)
A 2011 study found that political candidates' grammar may influence voter perception on their chances of reelection. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute--a...
That vs Who (Will Make You Sound Smart)
"That" and "who" don't sound like obvious candidates for a mix-up, but I bet you've encountered this grammatical distinction--probably recently. Learn how to avoid the...
"More Than" vs. "Over" (Sorry, AP Style Guide)
I have more than a hundred books. Or ... do I have over a hundred books? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Most Grammatically Confusing Holiday (Presidents' Day)
President's Day. Presidents' Day. Presidents Day. This holiday has long stumped grammarians, and in fact, the correct spelling depends on exactly what you want to cele...
Plurals vs. Apostrophes (A Bigger Rivalry Than the Super Bowl)
Welcome to the Grammar Minute, where we've finally discovered a hard-and-fast rule of the English language!
It's All Well and Good (Can You Say "I Feel Good?")
Let me be honest: "I don't know" appears frequently in this episode.
Discrete vs. Discreet (Hint: It's Not British vs. American)
Up next in our series of commonly misused words, poor discrete is finally getting justice.
The Enormity of Commonly Misused Words, Part 2
Get ready for more fantastic news headlines that got things wrong with one of my favorite words: Enormity.