Misplaced, Dangling and Squinting Modifiers
A modifier is a word or phrase that describes or adds details to a sentence. In the below examples, the…
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The Revising Process
The process of revising involves a series of steps, basically following the ARRR (adding, rearranging, removing, and replacing) method. In…
Writing Actions: Freewriting
Freewriting offers one method of clearing and opening your mind. You can freewrite by writing non-stop, on any topic, for…
Tips to proofread your own work
Don’t proofread until you’re completely finished with the actual writing and editing. If you make major changes while proofreading, even…
Refining and proofreading your draft
When you’re done with the rough draft, take a break so that you can come back to your writing with…
Principles of good writing
Experiences in school leave some people with the impression that good writing simply means writing that contains no bad mistakes…
Why Does Grammar Matter?
One of the most lucid and sensible answers to this question appeared a few years ago in–of all places–a position…
Grammar
Grammar is a subject too complex to be summarized here. Poor grammar may do nothing worse than irritating your readers. …