President’s Day: A Singular Holiday?
Authorities disagree about the name Presidents' Day . . . Read More
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Celebrate the New Year in (MLA) Style
Should you write, “Happy New Year,” “Happy new year,” or “Happy New Year’s”? . . . Read More
However: Where to Place It?
Where to place however when it means “but” or “in spite of that” Read More
Clearing Up the Confusion between You and I
Many writers substitute the phrase between you and I for between you and me . . . Read More
Do Like I Say, Not Like I Do
Some writers incorrectly use like in sentences, such as the title of this blog post, that require as. Other writers, wary of like, avoid the term even in sentences that require it . . . Read More
The Confused Answer
After reading the title of this post, you probably think that I will be telling you about an answer that is mixed up . . . Read More
How do I refer to works with identical titles?
It’s not uncommon for a writer to discuss two or more works with the same title. For example, a writer may compare different editions or… Read More
A Dash of Sense
Get tips on how to avoid dashes run amok . . . Read More
There’s Nothing Wrong with a Full Stop
Many writers feel that the longer the sentence, the more elegant the style . . . Read More
Using the Present Tense with Works; or, Othello Still Exists
When to use the present tense in discussing texts. Hint: the key is consistency Read More