Incomplete comparisons: What they are and how to avoid them
This post covers a common error in writing of all kinds: incomplete comparisons. How is it possible to have a comparison without two or more objects? Well, it isn’t! Unfortunately, you probably encounter examples of incomplete comparisons every week. So, what...
Should I capitalize words like Google and internet?
Question: Should I capitalize words like Google and Internet? I see it written different ways depending on the author and publication. What is the hard and fast rule for whether I should capitalize Google and Internet or not? Let me google that for you… (just...
How to write dialogue
When I write dialogue in text, do I need to separate each speaker’s speech into its own paragraph, or can I leave it all on one line? Read on to find out.
i.e. vs e.g.: We break down the differences
e.g. and i.e. both come from Latin. They mean different things and should not be used interchangeably. However, they are frequently confused and therefore misused. Read on to learn best practices and how to get it right.
Different ways of alphabetizing—and which to use when
Did you know that there are different ways of alphabetizing? This post covers word-by-word and letter-by-letter alphabetization and outlines the differences between the two.