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The Power of Short Sentences
Short sentences pack great punch. Like this. Or this. Discover the magic of varied sentence length on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Do you ever get anything "for free?"
Economists say no. Grammarians say no, too - at least, some of them do. Learn more about this wonky phrase on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
SPECIAL EPISODE: "Haven" Sci-Fi Audio Drama
Welcome to this special episode of Grammar Minute - a short story audio drama by GM's host, Lauren Smyth!A dying star. A one-person shelter. A robot for company. Life ...
Using Foreign Words in English Writing
Change the status quo. Avoid Latin like you avoid cliches - that is, like the plague.
A Writer Responds to ChatGPT
I'm a hard news and fiction writer. Here's why I'm not worried about ChatGPT taking my job - plus an (un)grammatical approach to staying ahead of the robot army.
Pronoun Abuse - Stop It. Get Some Help.
These two simple tips will make your writing clearer - and once you see this mistake, you'll never fail to notice it. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Is It Time to Break the Rules of Grammar?
Grammar Minute usually isn't an opinion show, but could there be room for opinions among the many and often contradictory rules of Grammar? Hear the official opinion o...
Me Either vs. Me Neither
Since when has Grammar Minute been an opinion show? Since we started talking about "me either" vs. "me neither!"
Toward or Towards?
What should you do about those pesky words that sometimes seem to be spelled with "s" but sometimes go without? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Based On vs. Based Off
Where's your grammatical foundation - and how solid is it? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Dangling Modifiers (In Honor of National Coffee Day)
It's National Coffee Day ... at least, it was the day I recorded this episode. You may not be sure how grammar and coffee are related, but you can find out on today's ...
The Golden Rule of Commas
Commas are suffering from severe overuse. Learn how not to use a comma on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What's an Interrobang ‽
Meet the interrobang, a non-standard punctuation mark that I wish we'd use more often. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
How to Answer "How Are You?"
I am well. I am doing well. I am good. I'm not so good now because my English professor is asking about my day and I don't know what to say. Learn how to respond impre...
Words That Don't Exist (So Don't Use Them)
Are there any common words you've been using that actually don't exist? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
The Sin of Irregardless - Why It's Wrong
You probably already know this word is a travesty, but why? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Weird: Apostrophe Direction Matters
Depending on the font you're using, ' and ' don't actually mean the same thing. Find out why you should care (a little bit) on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Carrots, Karats, Carats, and Carets - What's the Difference?
Hint: This episode may help you impress your geology professor, if you have one. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Each Other vs. One Another
When my cats and I have a staring competition, are we looking at one another or each other? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Loose vs. Lose (Grammar Hall of Shame)
If you're not careful, you could ... lose? Loose? something important!
Fewer vs. Less (A Quick Review)
Here's your biweekly (ha!) reminder from Grammar Minute that you, too, can be smarter than big name companies. Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Double Negatives
This will never not be one of my favorite topics. Learn more on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Adverbs vs. Adjectives
Dot your "i," cross your "t," and don't forget to write "ly." Learn why on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Run-On Sentences
We're pretty sure the national park service didn't really mean for hunters to shoot pedestrians. Or did they? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Grammar Hall of Shame - Adjective Verbs
"Tables are for eating customers only." Are you ... sure about that? Find out what went wrong on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Book Titles: Underline, Quotes, or Italics?
If you're reading a great book that all your friends are now required to enjoy, too, how should you punctuate the title? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
What Time Should You Show Up for "Supper?"
If your friend invites you over for supper, do you know what time to show up? Find out on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Waiting For vs. Waiting On
Are you waiting on or for your Amazon package? Find out in today's episode of Grammar Minute!
There, Their, They're - Part III
There are only so many different ways to spell "their." Find out if they're your kryptonite on today's episode of Grammar Minute!
Their, They're (Part II)
There's a lot going on this episode of Grammar Minute ...