Episode 26: Capitalization

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This week, we discuss common capitalization errors and how to fix them. As always, if you have a question, please leave us a comment. Thanks!

Episode 25: Misheard and Misused Phrases

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This week, we take malapropisms to the phrase level, discussing word groups that are often misused--and how and why to use them correctly. What's your favorite?

Episode 24: Grammatical Person

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This week, we discuss the ins and outs of first person, second person, and third person as they apply to fiction narratives. Guaranteed fun and not scary! A prize goes to the first person who catches Annette's introduction of an unlikely fantasy writer. ;)

Episode 23: Colons

Fear not! We won't address the digestive system today. Instead, in this week's episode, we'll explain how to use that much misunderstood punctuation mark, the colon.

Episode 22: How Language Evolves

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In this week's episode, we discuss why it's okay for words to change meaning over time. What are your favorite evolving words?

Episode 21: Special Seinfeld Edition!

"I'm disturbed. I'm depressed. I'm inadequate. I've got it all!"

Recognize George's plea? Then you'll love today's SPECIAL episode: SEINFELD!

We talk about how the classic sitcom has influenced the lexicon and culture and have a few (okay, a bunch) of laughs!

Episode 20: Past Perfect

In this week's episode, we tackle a question from L. T. Elliot: What IS past perfect anyway, and how do you use it?

We also briefly clarify a common misconception: past perfect isn't passive voice. For a refresher on what passive voice is, check out our episode about it HERE!