Further vs. Farther (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use further vs. farther with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Systemic vs. Systematic vs. Institutional (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use systemic vs. systematic vs. institutional with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors.
Advice vs. Advise (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use advice vs. advise with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
63 Grammar Rules for Writers
Here are 63 grammar rules for writers to assist them with better writing skills. Each rule includes a quick breakdown and links to a post that goes into more detail with examples. This list will be updated with new rules as we add them to the site.
Sight vs. Site vs. Cite (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use sight vs. site vs. cite with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Empathy vs. Sympathy vs. Apathy (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're using empathy vs. sympathy vs. apathy with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including their differences and when they might overlap.
Semantics vs. Syntax vs. Pragmatics (Grammar Rules)
Learn the differences between semantics vs. syntax vs. pragmatics with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Fable vs. Parable vs. Allegory (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're writing or reading a fable vs. parable vs. allegory with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of each.
How to Make Your Semicolon Use Daring and Correct (Grammar Rules)
What do you really know about proper semicolon use? Is it just the punctuation mark that pauses longer than a comma but shorter than a period? Is there more to how you should use semicolons in your writing? Learn the answers here.
End the Debate: Why the Oxford Comma (or Serial Comma) is so Cool!
Learn when to use the Oxford comma (or serial comma) with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Metaphor vs. Personification (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're using a metaphor vs. personification with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
What Is the Plural Form of Email? (Grammar Rules)
What is the plural form of email? Is it email? Emails? Email messages? Learn the answer to these questions and more with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Canceled vs. Cancelled (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use canceled vs. cancelled with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Awhile vs. A While (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use awhile vs. a while with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Heroes vs. Heros (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use heroes vs. heros with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Email vs. E-mail (Grammar Rules)
Is it email or e-mail? We cover this and more in this edition of Grammar Rules.
Lets vs. Let's (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use lets vs. let's with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Lose vs. Loose vs. Loosen (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use lose vs. loose vs. loosen with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Ketchup vs. Catsup (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use ketchup vs. catsup with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Same vs. Similar (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use same vs. similar with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Where vs. Were vs. Wear vs. We're (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use where vs. were vs. wear vs. we're with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Analogy vs. Metaphor vs. Simile (Grammar Rules)
Learn when you're using an analogy vs. metaphor vs. simile with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Imminent vs. Eminent vs. Immanent (Grammar Rules)
Learn when it's appropriate to use imminent vs. eminent vs. immanent with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct and incorrect usages.
Spacing Out: Use One Space or Two Spaces After a Period (Grammar Rules)
Is it better to use one space or two spaces after a period? Find the definitive answer for one of the most divisive topics this side of the Oxford comma with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors.