Metaphors and Similes
There is such power in language—it shapes our ideas and reflects them. It can inspire or infuriate, heal or damage, inform or confuse. And it…
Commas and Conjunctions
No one wants to think too hard about comma use, but then you’re faced with a research paper or you have to write a company…
Collaboration vs. Cooperation: Work with Me Here, Will You?
In the business world, the words “collaboration” and “cooperation” are commonly used interchangeably, without regard to their unique meanings. Look at any job description, and…
Less vs. Fewer: Fewer Grammar Rules Are Understood Less
You’re self-checking groceries in the supermarket express lane when, without warning, the English teacher behind you in line yells “Fewer!” You check your cart and…
How to Write a High School Book Report
Writing a high school book report can be intimidating, but by keeping a few things in mind, anyone can get the hang of it. There…
How to Write a Synopsis
If you’re a writer, you definitely need to know how to write a synopsis for a book. Why? Because when you query an agent or…
Than vs. Then: It’s Easier Than You Think
What a difference one letter can make. Than and then look and sound almost exactly the same, so it’s easy to get them confused. However,…
Sympathy vs. Empathy: We’re About to Get Emotional
As an editor, I feel real sympathy—or do I mean empathy?—for writers wrangling with the complexities of English grammar—including figuring out sympathy vs. empathy—and which is better suited…
Meteor vs. Meteorite: An Impactful Difference
Look up at the night sky. Hurry, or you’ll miss it. What’s that streak of light flashing through the inky blackness of space? A…
There vs. Their: Location, Location, Location
There vs. their is one of the most common linguistic bar fights in the English language. The two words are pronounced exactly the same way…
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