by Tom Corson-Knowles
Who or whom? These pesky pronouns have bedeviled writers for centuries. How do you know which one to use? Luckily, there are a few simple rules (and a nifty trick) that make it easier to figure out. Who is a Subject, Whom is an Object Since who and whom are pronouns,...
by Tom Corson-Knowles
Question: What do Rotten Tomatoes, Facebook, and The Big Bang Theory all have in common? Answer: They each demonstrate social proof in a unique fashion. I’ll elaborate. Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t write its own reviews for media like film and television; instead, it hosts...
by Tom Corson-Knowles
Looking for writing inspiration? As a wise man once said, “I saw a TED Talk on that once.” Since 1990, the media organization known simply as TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) has hosted an annual conference with presentations devoted to “Ideas worth spreading.”...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
A wide vocabulary is a writer’s most valuable asset. A robust vocabulary will make you a better writer and a better communicator. Even if you are already an experienced writer, you shouldn’t stop working on widening your lexicon. Vocabulary Builder Apps...
by Tom Corson-Knowles |
Miss, Mrs., and Ms., while all titles used for women, have very different implications. “Mrs.” is used for a woman who is married (or who has been married, since she may be widowed or divorced) and has taken her husband’s name. “Miss” is a title of respect used...
