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Tip #270: Imply Vs. Infer

Today’s post is about a set of words that many people tend to confuse, even though these terms don’t have much in common in spelling or meaning. I’m referring to imply and infer. Here are [...]

Tip #269: Historical Vs. Historic

Today’s post is about two words that have a lot in common, though their meanings are quite different. Do you know the difference between historic and historical? Here are the definitions: historic – (of a thing [...]

Tip #268: Before Vs. Ago

Today’s post is about two words that, admittedly, have given me trouble many times. I’ll try to offer a few examples here today to help you know when to use the word before and when [...]

Tip #267: Lightening Vs. Lightning

Today’s post is short and sweet, but important.  Too often I see the words lightening and lightning used incorrectly, sometimes by authors. Even though these two words sound similar and are spelled similarly, they are [...]

Tip #266: Adverse Vs. Averse

Today’s post is about a set of words that aren’t homonyms or homophones, but they are similar in pronunciation and spelling. I’m referring to adverse and averse. Here are the definitions: adverse – going against something or causing [...]

Tip #265: Building your brand with an email signature

Do you have a professional signature for your emails? If not, you should. It’s free advertising, without having to utter the words. It’s like passing out your business cards, without the cost.  About how many [...]

Tip #264: 7 Tips for writing children’s books that rhyme

Today’s post is targeted to children’s authors. I’ve been advised by many professionals in the traditional publishing realm to avoid rhyming books at all costs. Years ago, I even queried an agent who wouldn’t even [...]

Tip #263: Don’t risk losing everything you’ve created

Have you ever been typing away on a story, really getting into it, when all of sudden the power goes out or your computer dies and everything seems lost? You finally figure out how to [...]

Tip #262: Nauseated Vs. Nauseous

This post is probably going to ruffle the feathers and maybe burst a few bubbles, but there is a difference between nauseated and nauseous, and these two words may be some of the most misused [...]

Tip #261: 11 Ways to Overcome Procrastination

Okay, let me start this post by acknowledging that there is a big difference between taking the time to ponder an option to make an informed decision and avoiding something through procrastination. I am a [...]