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Mignon Fogarty

Mignon Fogarty

Founder/Host at Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Dan Gerstein’s Grammarpalooza Book Recommendations

One of my favorite parts of the Grammarpalooza bonus interviews that supporters get is the guests’  book recommendations. Ghostwriting expert Dan Gerstein provided us with three particularly good recommendations that unfortunately, didn’t make it into the podcast — a rare event that I’ve tried to rectify by posting them here. Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words
9 months ago
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‘Hanged’ Versus ‘Hung’

Is it hanged or hung? Old English had two different words for hang, and the entanglement of these words has led to modern confusion.
about 1 year ago
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What's the difference between dashes, parentheses, and commas?

You can often use any of these three punctuation marks in the same sentence, but which one you choose will change the feeling of your writing.
over 1 year ago
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How to Cite AI Chatbots

From generating limericks to serious academic work, AI is a game-changer. But how do you cite something like ChatGPT? The big style guides have spoken! Check out the latest citation rules for Chicago, MLA, and APA to stay credible and accurate.
over 1 year ago
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‘Anyway’ or ‘Anyways’?

What's the difference between anyway and anyways? Is one more correct than the other? - Quick and Dirty Tips.
over 1 year ago
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‘Catawampus,’ ‘Kitty-Corner,’ and more

Where you live can determine whether you describe something that is diagonally across from something else as kitty-corner or catty-corner.
over 1 year ago
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Why the Bully Pulpit Isn’t What You Think

The phrase "bully pulpit" doesn't mean a place for bullies — it's from Teddy Roosevelt reveling in the "bully" platform the presidency gave him. Learn the forgotten friendly sense of "bully" behind this odd phrase and read Roosevelt's original comment.
about 2 years ago
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Proofreading: 11 Tips to Trash Typos

Typos can be hilarious, but not when you’re the one who made them. Learn some new proofreading tips to help you trash troublesome typos.
about 2 years ago
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‘Anxious’ or ‘Eager’? - Quick and Dirty Tips

Anxious and eager have different meanings but are often confused. Plus, attitudes about these two words are changing. It’s important to be careful!
over 2 years ago
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8 Words for Walking with Surprising Origins - Quick and Dirty Tips

Do you simply walk, or do you trundle, meander, and shamble? Walking was the earliest mode of transportation, so of course we have many words to describe it.
over 2 years ago
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‘On Accident’ Versus ‘by Accident’

Your age determines whether you’re more likely to say “by accident” or “on accident.” Kids today, man. Kids today.
over 2 years ago