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Daily Writing Tips

by KingOfContentMarketing
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English is a flexible language, quickly absorbing new words and slang terms from other languages, technical advancements and cultural change.

Cool.

But it's also a pain in the ass. For example:
  • What's the difference between congenial and genial?
  • What's a nonrestrictive appositive?
  • Is there any difference between frantic and frenetic?
Who cares?





OK, maybe when it comes to grammar, you feel like the cabbie who yelled at my girlfriend, "Hey, toots, I got your dangling modifier right here!"

I feel ya. Grammar is as exciting as rearranging your sock drawer ("Please, honey, I like the white socks wrapped up in those little balls!") I find it a constant challenge.

And for sales copywriting you don't really need to be a grammar whiz. In fact, it may hurt you.

In any case, Daily Writing Tips (Daily Writing Tips) is an easy way to fill the holes in your knowledge of grammar. If you get on the email list, you get a steady diet of writing and grammar tips. Most are useful, or at least interesting, and will help improve your writing.
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  • Profile picture of the author max5ty
    I'd rather drive my Bentley then my Range Rover.

    I'd rather drive my Bentley than my Range Rover.

    Not sure why...could be my OCD, could be some other freaky wacked out gawd only knows reason, but lately every time I write a sentence with the word then or than in it I have to stop and rehearse the proper usage in my head.

    I go through this whole scenario that gets frustrating because I seem to obsess over it.

    You'd rather do this than that.

    You can go here then go there.

    Don't know if there's any therapy for my latest issue Mr. Golfer.

    I may just have to discontinue using the word.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jason_V
      Originally Posted by max5ty View Post

      I'd rather drive my Bentley then my Range Rover.

      I'd rather drive my Bentley than my Range Rover.

      Not sure why...could be my OCD, could be some other freaky wacked out gawd only knows reason, but lately every time I write a sentence with the word then or than in it I have to stop and rehearse the proper usage in my head.

      I go through this whole scenario that gets frustrating because I seem to obsess over it.

      You'd rather do this than that.

      You can go here then go there.

      Don't know if there's any therapy for my latest issue Mr. Golfer.

      I may just have to discontinue using the word.
      I have this same problem. I also for some reason frequently screw up your and you're. It's really simple I know, but for some reason when I'm typing my brain sometimes deliberately uses the wrong one, even after I mentally did the "you are" test.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Levanduski
    Thanks for sharing. It's always nice to have another good resource, and as a freelance writer there is no such thing as having too many tips!

    Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author ContentWritingPhD
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    These are truly useful not just for beginners in content writing but even those experienced writers who make unconscious grammar mistakes once in a while. I'll definitely continue checking the page out!
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Seeing some of you are having issues with grammar, I would like to give you a copy of a book I recently wrote that will help make it all clearer.
    Yes. it does also sell my services but that's not why I am sharing it on this occasion.
    So please help yourself and I hope it helps you.

    Grammar book
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    Cheers, Laurence.
    Writer/Editor/Proofreader.

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