In the first of this series, in which I'll be doing my best to steer you towards writing awesomeness, I'll be taking a look at that ol’ family favourite – the... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #1: to dash or not to dash?
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Writing wrongs #2: that's how(ever) for now!
Posted on September 16th, 2016‘However’ is often used incorrectly by all kinds of smart folks. And it’s used a lot. Unlike many more complicated things in English, there are hard and fast (and easy) rules... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #2: that's how(ever) for now!
Writing wrongs #3: time to pay attention
Posted on October 28th, 2016Expressing time is an essential part of communication – when is the event happening? When will the shop be open? What time does the free bar end?
There are a few ways... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #3: time to pay attention
Writing wrongs #4: it's not OK
Posted on November 3rd, 2016While to many people the difference between its and it’s is as clear as the difference between smoked salmon and pickled onions, for others there’s a... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #4: it's not OK
Writing wrongs #5: abbreviation celebration
Posted on December 18th, 2016Seeing as it’s that time of year, when everyone is giving gifts and spreading the love like warm Nutella, I thought I’d share a little joy of my own by helping you solve a... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #5: abbreviation celebration
Writing wrongs #6: how’s your colon? Part 1
Posted on August 4th, 2017Correct use of punctuation is not just essential for clarity – it’s one important way to inject variety into your writing. Variety is the spice of life, y’all. For... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #6: how’s your colon? Part 1
Writing wrongs #7: how’s your colon? Part 2
Posted on August 13th, 2017In part 1, I put semicolons in their place (and got a bit excited about cheese). In part 2, I’m taking a... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #7: how’s your colon? Part 2
Writing wrongs #8: to affect or effect? That is the question
Posted on November 12th, 2018It's late. You've been at work for hours, and that M&S pizza and large glass of red are calling you home. But you have to send one last email to your boss/a... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #8: to affect or effect? That is the question
Writing wrongs #9: it's not nice to splice
Posted on June 7th, 2019There are some things that we all do even though we know we shouldn't: eat the whole packet of chocolate digestives, phone in sick to work when we're completely... Continue Reading Writing wrongs #9: it's not nice to splice
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