Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

What Is a Split Infinitive, Anyway?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Do split infinitives trouble you? Find out what they are and if they are acceptable in speaking and writing.

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Last week we had a word nerd debate about the proper use of the word "debrief." Do you know what it means? Come get nerdy with me.

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

How much time do you spend on screens versus reading? A recent study about kids, summer, and time spent reading has me fired up.

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

I encountered a strange word while gardening: hermetically. Stop by to learn what it means.

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Maniac Magee is great summer kid lit that readers of all ages would enjoy. Be sure to read it with a homemade butterscotch krimpet.

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

Ann Voskamp has introduced many new words to me, including this beautiful one: coruscate. Do you know what it means? Come learn with me.