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Tag Archives: writing
Cool Google Docs “Insert Symbol” Feature
I was just working on something in Google Docs and needed to insert a letter “a” with a circumflex. I clicked on “insert symbol” and searched for “a,” but none of the options were what I needed. Then I noticed … Continue reading
Colons: how and when to use them
A couple days ago I posted on semicolons, with a note that I’d decided to split my original post, covering both semicolons and colons, into two parts once I realized that the semicolon discussion was getting out of control. Okay, … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, Writing, blogging
Tagged colons, punctuation, writing
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Should I put a comma before the word “too”?
Someone just asked this question, and the answer is “yes.” Most of the time, at least. When to use a comma —When you use “too” in the adverb sense of saying “also,” “likewise,” or “as well,” the word should always be set off … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics
Tagged adverb of degree, adverbs, comma rules, commas, punctuation, usage, when to use a comma, writing
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Semicolons: how and when to use them
The most popular post I’ve written so far has been the one titled “What’s the difference between grammar, punctuation, and mechanics?” It gets at least one view per day, and most days it tops my list of most-viewed posts. Because … Continue reading
“Hawks Do Not Share”: Re-reconsidering Zelda Fitzgerald
I’m not sure why, but a slew of books is being published right now about Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of F. Scott. Here is an article/ book review from the March 22, 2013, Wall Street Journal that discusses several of the new (fictional) … Continue reading
I’m back (hopefully . . .)
Here’s what happens sometimes when I’m not even trying. I have been away from blogging for over a month because my offline responsibilities have claimed the lion’s share of my attention. Family, job, that sort of thing. Part of the problem, … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Writing, blogging
Tagged "lean in", blogging, Sheryl Sandberg, web log, writing
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What’s the difference between grammar, punctuation, and mechanics?
The title of today’s post is actually one of my blog’s categories, shown at the lower right-hand side of the screen. Someone was wondering about the difference, so I thought I’d explain. What follows here is not dictionary-type definitions, but rather my own … Continue reading
Posted in Grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, WPLongform (posts of 1000 words or longer), Writing, blogging
Tagged American English, compound complex sentence, dependent versus independent clause, grammar, independent clause, independent clauses, kinds of clauses, language, mechanics, punctuation, spelling, usage, WPLongform, writing
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Creativity, “Mr. Patent,” Keith Richards, and me
Following up on yesterday’s post on “Creativity and the importance of routine,” here is a link to a Fast Company article I recall reading ten years ago. Titled “Mr. Patent,” it profiles Marvin Johnson, a research fellow at Phillips Petroleum … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged "Mr. Patent", creativity, Keith Richards, patents, problem solving, writing
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