You just wrote a sentence with the word but in it; now you’re staring at it, wondering whether you need to insert a comma before but, after but, or not at all. Did I just describe your current...
Into vs. In To
Say this word aloud: into. Now say these two words aloud: in to. They sound exactly the same when you say them, right? Yet the one-word into and the two-word phrase in to have different meanings and...
Do I Underline Book Titles?
The short answer is: no. You don’t underline book titles in formal writing. But how you do designate book titles in your writing may vary, even from one piece of writing to another. Read on and I’ll...
Metaphor vs. Personification (Grammar Rules)
In our writing toolbox, personification and metaphors are figurative language devices that can help to give our words impact and clarity. It’s easy to confuse the different types of figurative...
Home In or Hone In? (Grammar Rules)
Home in and hone are easily confused because they sound similar when we say them aloud. But fear not, there are a few easy tricks for you to remember whether you want to use home in or hone. So...
Susan Z. Miller
Susan is an English educator, editor, and writer who has enjoyed working within these fields since 2004. Her experience includes teaching at the high school and adult continuing education levels, and writing and editing for multiple regional publications, including Wrightsville Beach Magazine and Encore Magazine. Today she is a copywriter and editor for CastleBranch Inc., as well as editor in chief for the company’s internal e-magazine. A Southern transplant who moved from Ohio to North Carolina, she has embraced the word “y’all” and can tell you how she likes her grits. Check out her official website.
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Susan Z. Miller
Susan is an English educator, editor, and writer who has enjoyed working within these fields since 2004. Her experience includes teaching at the high school and adult continuing education levels, and writing and editing for multiple regional publications, including Wrightsville Beach Magazine and Encore Magazine. Today she is a copywriter and editor for CastleBranch Inc., as well as editor in chief for the company’s internal e-magazine. A Southern transplant who moved from Ohio to North Carolina, she has embraced the word “y’all” and can tell you how she likes her grits. Check out her official website.
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When Is It Necessary To Use a Comma Before or After But?
You just wrote a sentence with the word but in it; now you’re staring at it, wondering whether you need to insert a comma before but, after but, or not at all. Did I just describe your current...
Into vs. In To
Say this word aloud: into. Now say these two words aloud: in to. They sound exactly the same when you say them, right? Yet the one-word into and the two-word phrase in to have different meanings and...
Do I Underline Book Titles?
The short answer is: no. You don’t underline book titles in formal writing. But how you do designate book titles in your writing may vary, even from one piece of writing to another. Read on and I’ll...
Metaphor vs. Personification (Grammar Rules)
In our writing toolbox, personification and metaphors are figurative language devices that can help to give our words impact and clarity. It’s easy to confuse the different types of figurative...
Home In or Hone In? (Grammar Rules)
Home in and hone are easily confused because they sound similar when we say them aloud. But fear not, there are a few easy tricks for you to remember whether you want to use home in or hone. So...