by Cole Salao |
A parenthesis (plural form: parentheses) is one of the most common characters you’ll use in writing. Parentheses can be used to enclose information within a text or paragraph. In this case, they’re used as “parenthetical punctuation marks.” The...
by Cole Salao |
If you want to be a writer, the best way to master the skill is to study other writers, especially those with strong voices and distinct techniques. Follow their writing journeys and immerse yourself in a community that shares your passion for the written word. You...
by Cole Salao
A mixed construction is an element of a sentence that doesn’t make sense, creating an illogical statement with incompatible elements (for example, when there’s a sudden shift in grammatical structure). You’ll probably catch most of these errors as...
by Cole Salao |
English can be a daunting language, especially in terms of spelling. The origins of words, their rules and conventions, and spelling’s evolving nature can leave you confused. Spelling errors happen all the time. They’re mostly harmless, and can be easily...
by Cole Salao
Abbreviations are shortened forms of words and phrases. We often use them to streamline our writing, and they’re particularly useful when replacing long or cumbersome words and phrases that make sentences harder to read. Always keep in mind that there’s a...
