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Improving grammar

What’s the Difference Between Farther and Further?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

It's hard to know when to use further and farther- with good reason! They've been interchangeable for years. I have a simple tip to help you make the distinct...

Improving grammar

When to Use Conscience or Conscious

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I had to look up conscious and conscience while editing my manuscript. Do you know the difference between these words? Come tell me...

Book reviews/Improving grammar/News from book business

What You Need to Know About Banned Books Week

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

This week is Banned Books Week, an event to promote awareness of censorship. Do you know what it means when a book is banned? Have you read any banned books? ...

Improving grammar/Improving vocabulary

What is Prescriptivism?

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Grammar Girl says that "prescriptivism sells", but what is prescriptivism? Let me share what I learned...

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading/Improving grammar

Why We Shouldn’t Use Grammar to Condemn

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you pride yourself on being a "Grammar Nazi"? Grammar Girl Mignon Fogarty helped me realize the pitfalls of feeling grammatically superior.

Improving grammar

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.

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