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WinePress of Words has provided helpful articles in the past regarding common errors in writing and grammar, but I’d like to concentrate on a few that deserve a reminder. 1. I.e. vs. e.g. The abbreviation i.e. is short for the Latin id est and means “that is.” If you replace it with “in other words” [...]
You’ve spent much time creating the plot, naming the characters, and determining the setting—but what about the point of view? Establishing and using the appropriate point of view (POV) is critical in professional and compelling writing. POVs Types The most common POVs used are First person and Third Person Omniscient. Here is a list of [...]
What’s your chronic challenge in writing? Aside from writer’s block, many of us stumble over grammar. We explode with wonderful ideas, reams of research and are finely focused on our audience, but have this one little Achilles heel we can’t seem to get rid of. I’ll give you a list of usage errors but first [...]
If you are just starting your blog or looking for ways to bring more readers to your site, here are nine uncomplicated ways to do it! 1. Use Lists It’s a way to organize your message and readers can scan through to find the substance just by reading your numbered list headers. 2. Arresting Title [...]
“It is well to remember that grammar is common speech formulated.” —William Somerset Maugham What if you have a great storyline and fully developed characters, but the reader doesn’t understand to whom or what your pronouns refer? They will either try to muddle through, or they’ll just grow frustrated and close the book. To avoid [...]
Every writer has their own style. From the personality behind the words written, to technical details such as comma placement, consistency is essential to good writing. Fortunately, writers can rely on several well-trusted style guides which have aided writers and editors for decades. To assist with your next writing or editing venture, let’s review today’s [...]
“How many a man has dated a new era in his life from the reading of a book.” ~ Henry David Thoreau, Walden How do you write a great blog title? There are two schools of thought on this. Both have compelling reasons. Some writers insist on, “Always write your headline first.” Others say, “Write [...]
“The best of a book is not the thought which it contains, but the thought which it suggests; just as the charm of music dwells not in the tones but in the echoes of our hearts.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes Have you ever considered how writers make the world a little more beautiful with words the [...]
