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Be brave. Write more verbs
I love verbs. Verbs are active and lively. They talk to me. Nouns don't. read more
There is no life after delete
When should we use delete and when remove in technical writing? read more
For eggsample, tomatoes
Do you know what "id est" and "exempli gratia" mean? These are the two terms frequently mixed up when abbreviated: i.e. and e.g. But how can we remember the difference? read more
Be nice. Strategies of a proofreader
But finding errors or inconsistencies in your own writing is sometimes difficult. Another pair of eyes can help. This is where I come in. read more
Commas save lives
Comma rules. For some, they are easy to remember. For others, they can be as difficult as assembling Ikea kitchen cabinets. read more