How to write it right
Editing process |
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4 steps to Cutting Through the Clutter In the third step of the writing process, you’ll edit, cut clutter, and nail spelling, grammar and punctuation. This is what we used to call writing! |
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Rest, reformat, read aloud and review common errors Catch stubborn mistakes with these four hacks from Chris Smith, proofreader to the stars (and to Wylie Communications!) |
Grammar |
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What is the rule about splitting infinitives? Is this approach still a grammar don’t? Splitting headaches: Shakespeare split infinitives. Why can’t you? |
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Ann’s favorite quotes on split infinitives What writers & others say The split infinitive “should be furthered rather than censured, for it makes for clearer expression.” — George Oliver Curme, Sr., author of A Grammar of the English Language |
Punctuation |
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Don’t. “Really,” when you inexplicably put “quotes” around a word or phrase, what is it that you’re “trying” to “say”? |
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Don’t forget to hyphenate compound modifiers Hyphens change your meaning I’d be delighted to dine with a man eating shark, but I don’t want to get anywhere near a man-eating shark. |
Spelling |
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Grammar and spell check double-check Don’t forget to use your brain, too ‘Ewe well sea watt aye mien sum dais.’ |
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Ann’s favorite quotes on spelling What writers & others say “Make sure your right, and then go do it.” — Davy Crockett, American folk hero and frontiersman |