Advise and advice are often used interchangeably in writing. However, doing so is certainly not advisable: these words represent two different parts of speech (verb and noun, respectively) and are even pronounced differently. Read on for more on the difference
Into and in to are separated by just a space, but the two actually cannot be used interchangeably. Whereas the former is a single word that is often used as a a preposition, the latter is composed of 2 separate
If you want to be an effective speaker or writer, you should be well versed in the artful use of rhetoric. In fact, the most influential public figures—from politicians to philanthropists—are almost guaranteed to illustrate skillful rhetoric in their speeches,
Prepositional phrases usually provide additional information, which can make sentences more descriptive and clear. However, when too many prepositional phrases are packed into a sentence, we could get the opposite result: confusing run-ons. Learn how to use prepositional phrases efficiently
Sometimes it’s fun being bad. Other times, however, you might be looking for a strew of colorful adjectives that convey just how bad someone else is. Whether you’re trying to describe the antagonists of your own life or your manuscript,
By making simple changes to your habits and mindset, you can set the stage for dramatic changes and improvements to your life. Whether you want to see changes in your personal or professional life, learning more about what you can
You may have heard of a “red herring” being used in faulty arguments, or even in suspenseful literature. No, it’s not another way to say that your writing smells fishy! In writing, and in rhetoric more generally, a red herring
Than and then can be hard to differentiate, especially when they’re spoken aloud. One common mistake that writers make is the use of then when than should be used for comparisons. Read on to learn more about the different uses
Most cases of plagiarism are accidental, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t consequences. Even Led Zeppelin have been accused (on several occasions) of plagiarism in their songs, referring to both the lyrics and some pretty famous guitar riffs. So if
When it comes to motherhood, many women find themselves giving in to societal pressures and expectations not only about how they should raise their children, but even about how they should live their lives. But what if it didn’t have