Here's a handy list of situations when you are not supposed to use A, AN, or THE.
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Good versus Well
The thing is, our mental ears have always known (or is it registered?) the difference. So, none of us will ever, EVER say, “You did a well job”, while all we wish to do is praise the other person for their efforts. However, things get a little tricky for some of us who might happen to say, “Hey, you look good, buddy!” I’ve often used that in the past, and some of those who I know still use it.
I versus Me
This post is about one of the everyday challenges that writers face when writing about themselves: choosing between when to use I and when to use Me.
What Your Spell Checker Misses but Doesn’t Tell
... we all will agree that none of the automatic or system-driven spell check processes is a 100% accurate.
That One Fear Every Writer Has
Each of those writers who I admire has a style of their own. Amongst the things that you should keep in mind if you wish to step into this industry, or are enjoying your stay in here, is – without a doubt – this one that I feel I would fear to lose.
Why is it Horribly Hard to Write a Book?
Writing anything is never easy; especially inking exactly what you wish to communicate through a book is one of the hardest things to do. Then why is it that we see so many of us writing about writing? Or, why is it that so many of us are interested in reading about writing? Each day, writers like you and I wake up to a new challenge of pouring thoughts onto our drafts. Each day we spend hours with pens and papers or in front of our computer screens pursuing stories in the void of nothingness. Only a few can consistently get to write. Fewer still get their works published.