Grammar Girl Quick And Dirty Tips For Better Writing

Tips for editing and revising.

Sometimes you gotta break the rules.

When do you write out numbers, and why do they call it "maths" in England?

English's meaningless "do."

They can change the way your sentences feel. Learn how they differ.

You say "proper English," but you mean Standard English

Will they make editors reject your fiction?

Possessives: They aren't just for possession.

Truth may be stranger than fiction, but fiction is usually more interesting.

A Grammar Day tale: When Mr. Brown Met Miss Fox: A Love Story

It's older than you think.

Should we be more lenient? "L8r" for "later"?

Memory tricks!

Indefinite pronouns. The Grammar Girl print book is now available on Amazon.com! http://tinyurl.com/2pkej7

Did you know there are three kinds of second person?

Why does it look like a snail?

How can you correct people's errors without coming off like a jerk?

Learn to recognize them.

"Who" Versus "Whom," Advanced

It's about more than just what verb you use.