Grammar
Sew vs. So vs. Sow (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between sew, so, and sow with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
When That Grammar You (Think You) Learned May Be Hurting Your Writing
Ellen Jovin, author of Rebel With a Clause, shares three fake rules of grammar and how what you think you learned in English class may actually be hurting your writing.
Lectern vs. Podium vs. Pulpit (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between lectern, podium, and pulpit with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Decent vs. Descent (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use decent vs. descent in your writing with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples.
What Is a Contronym in Writing?
In this post, learn what contronym is, including the definition of a contronym and example contronyms.
Typography Since the Typewriter
Award-winning graphic designer and author/illustrator Michael Arndt shares anecdotes about his Irish grandmother and German grandfather and ties them both into his understanding and appreciation of typography during and since the typewriter.
Parody vs. Pastiche (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're using parody vs. pastiche in your writing with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of each.
Tic vs. Tick (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between tic and tick with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Abbreviation vs. Acronym vs. Initialism (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're using an abbreviation vs. acronym vs. initialism with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Desperate vs. Disparate (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between desperate and disparate with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Berth vs. Birth (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between berth and birth with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Medal vs. Meddle vs. Metal vs. Mettle (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between medal, meddle, metal, and mettle with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Throes vs. Throws (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between throes and throws with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
'Til vs. Till vs. Until (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between 'til, till, and until with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Anywhere vs. Everywhere vs. Nowhere vs. Somewhere (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between anywhere, everywhere, nowhere, and somewhere with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Mantel vs. Mantle (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between mantel and mantle with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Apart vs. A Part (Grammar Rules)
This post looks at the differences between apart and a part with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Censer vs. Censor vs. Sensor (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between censer, censor, and sensor with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Pore Over vs. Pour Over (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between the phrases pore over and pour over with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Weather vs. Whether (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between weather and whether with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Pray vs. Prey (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between pray and prey with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Exercise vs. Exorcise (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between exercise and exorcise with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Dispel vs. Expel (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between dispel and expel with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Peer vs. Pier (Grammar Rules)
Let's look at the differences between peer vs. pier with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.