by Kaelyn Barron
Than and then can be hard to differentiate, especially when they’re spoken aloud. One common mistake that writers make is the use of then when than should be used for comparisons. Read on to learn more about the different uses of than and then so you can make...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Most cases of plagiarism are accidental, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t consequences. Even Led Zeppelin have been accused (on several occasions) of plagiarism in their songs, referring to both the lyrics and some pretty famous guitar riffs. So if...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Wondering when you should hyphenate the words “year old”? The answer is pretty simple: whenever the words are used as an adjective (as in “the 16-year-old driver”), they should be connected with a hyphen. Read on for more on when and how to...
by Kaelyn Barron |
For many of us these days, our writing practice is limited to quick text messages, hasty tweets, and less-than-inspired Facebook statuses. Now we can’t all be Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, but regardless of whether you’re writing a manuscript or an email...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Phrases like “if I was” and “if I were” are both used frequently, but there’s actually a time and place for each. Read on for more on how to use “was” and “were” appropriately, and learn why Gwen Stefani’s...
by Kaelyn Barron
Whether you’re writing a research paper or getting ready to submit your manuscript to publishers, it never hurts to have another set of eyes scan your work for mistakes. Sometimes, that extra set of eyes can take the form of a helpful proofreading software....
